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Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.
Three-time Paralympic medalist Tyler Turner is proving any sport can be for any body with his new TV show. "All In" follows Turner as he connects with elite athletes and tries their sports firsthand.
Six extraordinary Australian women, including the nation's first Indigenous Winter Paralympian, will compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games. These athletes have overcome accidents, disabilities, and funding challenges to reach the world's biggest sporting stage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China is sending its largest-ever team to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, with 70 athletes ready to compete across six sports. The milestone reflects years of growing investment in adaptive sports and support for athletes with disabilities.
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.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
French Paralympic champion Cécile Hernandez postponed retirement to save women's Para snowboarding from disappearing. Despite living with multiple sclerosis for 23 years, she's competing at her fourth Winter Paralympics to inspire the next generation.
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.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
Italy will compete with its largest-ever Winter Paralympic team across all six sports when Milano Cortina 2026 opens on March 6. Double gold medalist Giacomo Bertagnolli leads a squad ready to shine on home snow.
A gold medalist triathlete just proved her athletic brilliance extends far beyond summer sports. Kendall Gretsch earned her seventh Winter Paralympic medal in biathlon at Milano Cortina.
Rachel Māia, a passionate paraclimber from New Zealand, is setting her sights on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after the sport makes its historic debut. Her journey shows how determination and new opportunities are opening doors for adaptive athletes worldwide.
Yerbol Khamitov returned home to cheering fans after becoming the first athlete from Kazakhstan to win two medals at a single Winter Paralympics. The 28-year-old biathlete, who lost part of his leg after being shot a decade ago, is now encouraging others with disabilities to discover sports.
Team USA claimed second place at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with 24 medals, including a historic fifth straight gold in sled hockey. American athletes shattered records and made debuts that proved determination knows no boundaries.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
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.
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