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Lagos State is teaming up with British Cycling to bring world-class cycling expertise to Africa's largest city. The partnership promises training programs, technical workshops, and a boost to cycling culture across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub.
Paralympic cycling champion Sophie Unwin is teaming up with a brand new pilot for the Commonwealth Games, proving that even elite athletes embrace fresh starts. The visually impaired cyclist, who only started the sport in 2020, has already racked up multiple gold medals.
Brazil's Paralympic judo team claimed two gold medals on home soil as the new Paralympic cycle toward Los Angeles 2028 kicked off in São Paulo. Champions old and new competed for the first ranking points, with inspiring performances across seven weight categories. #
After years of dreaming, 28-year-old Yerbol Khamitov returned to Kazakhstan as a Paralympic champion and received a stunning welcome gift. His victory at the 14th Winter Paralympics marks a historic achievement for his country's adaptive sports program.
Nigeria dominated the 2026 African Cycling Championships on home soil, capturing 16 medals including nine golds to lead the continental standings. The performance marks a major milestone for West African cycling in front of enthusiastic crowds at Abuja's national velodrome.
Former racing driver Billy Monger is training for the 2028 Paralympic triathlon, two years after breaking the Ironman record for double amputees. The 26-year-old is working on innovative prosthetics that can handle swimming, cycling, and running in one competition.
Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary is campaigning for a traumatic brain injury awareness day after her 2021 cycling accident changed everything. Despite struggling with memory loss and extreme emotional volatility daily, the 24-year-old swimmer broke world records in Paris.
Two of Scotland's most decorated Paralympic cyclists will represent their home country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Neil Fachie is coming out of potential retirement for the chance to compete on home soil again.
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and triple Paralympic champion Natalie Wilkie will carry Canada's flag at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. The duo brings 10 combined Paralympic medals and represents a new generation of Canadian athletic excellence.
American Paralympic champion Oksana Masters is training for what she calls the "perfect race" at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The multi-sport athlete has already won medals across both summer and winter competitions.
Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary is fighting for a national Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day after winning two gold medals despite daily challenges from her 2021 cycling accident. Her journey from being unable to walk or talk to breaking world records is inspiring thousands living with brain injuries.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
Two of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes will lead Team USA into the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, chosen by their fellow competitors. Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens bring 11 Paralympic medals and decades of inspiration to the honor.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off March 6, celebrating 50 years since the first Winter Paralympics. Over 600 athletes from 55 nations are competing across six sports in Italy's stunning mountain venues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.
Cancer survivor Tyler McGregor is leading Canada's Para ice hockey team toward their first gold medal in 20 years at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The three-time Paralympic medalist celebrates his 32nd birthday today with a semi-final match ahead.
Chinese Paralympic athletes shattered their overseas Winter Games record with 16 medals in just two days at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The team leads the world with eight golds, including four on Sunday alone.
London Stadium will host four para-athletics races featuring Paralympic gold medalists and world champions on July 18, bringing elite wheelchair and ambulant events to one of track's biggest stages. Seven-time Paralympic champion Marcel Hug returns to the venue where he won his first medals in eight years.
Canadian nordic skier Mark Arendz, already a 13-time Paralympic medalist, competes Wednesday for his 14th career medal while teammate Natalie Wilkie strategically rests after winning three medals in three events. Canada's athletes are proving that persistence and preparation create Paralympic excellence.
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