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Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
Fresh off his gold medal win in Dubai, Ghanaian para-athlete Hayford Addai is heading to Morocco to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The rising star is chasing a new personal best as he prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
India's third National Para Kabaddi Championship brings together 280 athletes with physical disabilities from 20 states for four days of high-level competition. The tournament marks a major step forward in creating pathways for para-athletes from grassroots to elite sports.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Paralympic champions from India, Colombia, and Kenya kicked off the 2026 para athletics season in Dubai with stunning performances. India dominated with 16 gold medals as athletes proved their Paris 2024 success was just the beginning.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
Despite being labeled "mixed," Para-ice hockey has featured just one woman among 135 athletes at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics. But more female winter Para athletes than ever before are competing, and champions are fighting to create separate women's events.
Paralympic champions are racing alongside Olympic stars at Diamond League track meets across the globe, thrilling crowds and breaking barriers. Italy's Ambra Sabatini headlines this week's Rome competition, continuing a decades-long tradition of elite Para athletics on the world's biggest stages.
Olympic champions are welcoming home Team USA and kicking off a free 10-day celebration where fans can watch elite Para athletes compete for gold. Salt Lake City's Watch Party runs March 6-15 with live music, food trucks, and broadcasts of six winter Para sports.
Mohammed Youssef Othman claimed gold in the 100m wheelchair race at Dubai's Fazza Para Athletics Championships, winning on the very track where he trains every day. The 22-year-old's victory kicked off a strong showing for UAE athletes at the international competition.
Elite Paralympic sprinters and wheelchair racers are competing alongside Olympic champions at the world's top track meets, thrilling global audiences. From Rome to Oslo to Eugene, Para athletics has become a celebrated fixture of the prestigious Diamond League series.
British Paralympic athletes dominated international competitions in May 2026, collecting over 50 medals across nine sports and proving that last summer's Paris success was just the beginning. From emotional comebacks to record-breaking performances, Team GB's para-athletes are having their best season yet.
Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil just shattered his own world record with a 74.82m throw after three years of setbacks. The Paralympic champion overcame back injuries and grueling training to reclaim his peak performance.
Three Filipino para athletes broke Games records and claimed gold medals in Thailand, pushing their country's total to 15 golds. The victories showcase how dedication and skill are rewriting what's possible in adaptive sports.
India's Paralympic javelin champions are kicking off 2026 with a powerful statement at Dubai's premier para-athletics competition. Fifty of the nation's best para-athletes are competing against 500 athletes from 56 countries in the season's first major international showdown.
Paralympic champion Sumit Antil just launched his javelin 74.82 meters to shatter his own world record at India's national para athletics championships. The throw marks the latest milestone for an athlete who keeps pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
A visually impaired para-athlete from Tamil Nadu who competed internationally despite losing her parents young just landed a government coaching position. K. Sivagami's journey from orphan to national medalist shows what determination can achieve.
Over 3,000 athletes with disabilities competed in Nigeria's 3rd National Para Games, with Enugu State dominating the competition. The event showcased the growing strength of inclusive sports across the nation.
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