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Fresh off world championship victories, Asia's elite Para shooting athletes gather in Japan this week for 13 gold medal events. Paralympic champions from Korea, China, India, and Iran will face off at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
The world's top Para cyclists are competing for the iconic rainbow jersey at the 2026 UCI World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama. With the LA28 Paralympics just two years away, rising stars and legendary champions are showcasing incredible athleticism on challenging courses.
After 20 years dominating Para ice hockey and winning four Paralympic golds, USA's Declan Farmer is chasing a new dream: becoming a dual-sport Paralympian in Para canoe. With just one month of training under his belt, he's already racing at World Cups with LA28 on his mind.
After a 12-year break, South America's top Paralympic powerlifters return to competition with Olympic gold medalists headlining the comeback event. Over 75 athletes from eight nations will compete in Colombia this weekend, proving adaptive sports are thriving across the continent.
Ireland's wheelchair rugby squad has surged to third place in global rankings after three straight championship wins, earning them a showdown with powerhouse France. The rising team heads to France in July for crucial World Cup prep matches.
Austin Peay student Tahmar Upshaw just broke a 12-year-old Paralympic world record in the 800-meter race, beating the mark by three full seconds. Born with a nerve condition that limits his right arm, he's now setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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Mandy Horvath will scale 832 stairs on her prosthetics to honor her late friend and raise cancer awareness. The climb happens May 8 if weather permits.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
Italy surpassed its 32-year Paralympic record on Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, igniting celebrations across the host nation. Athletes from around the world delivered emotional victories, from comeback stories to first-time champions finding glory on the biggest stage.
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.
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.
Malaysian para badminton legend Cheah Liek Hou delayed his Chinese New Year celebrations to chase his 9th singles world title in Bahrain. The 37-year-old returned home with two more gold medals, bringing his remarkable world championship total to 16.