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British Paralympic champion Jody Cundy is chasing his 20th consecutive world title in track cycling's punishing one-kilometer time trial this week in the Netherlands. The 48-year-old has remained unbeaten in the event since 2006, earning respect as "captain" from teammates young enough to be his children.
Praveen Kumar defended his Asian Para Games high jump title despite suffering from viral fever, vomiting between jumps, and a lingering hip injury that had limited his training for months. The Paralympic champion cleared 2.05 meters to set a new Games record in Japan.
Iraq's first female Paralympic champion just proved her Paris 2024 victory wasn't a fluke. Najlah Al-Dayyeni defended her Asian Para Games table tennis title in Japan, cementing her status as Asia's best.
Kazakhstan's David Degtyarev won gold at the Asian Para Games, hoisting 191 kg in powerlifting and matching his own continental record. The two-time Paralympic champion says his family and love for his country keep him pushing forward.
Iraqi Paralympic champion Najla Imad defeated China's top player to claim gold in table tennis at the Asian Para Games in Japan. The victory continues her winning streak after triumphs at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and Hangzhou Asian Para Games.
Seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu received an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow for her swimming achievements and powerful advocacy for people with disabilities. Her work has sparked real change, including a more than doubling of prize money for Paralympic champions in Singapore.
Nearly 3,000 athletes from 45 countries gathered in Nagoya for Japan's first time hosting the Asian Para Games. The competition runs through Saturday across 18 sports, with Japan's 280-athlete team aiming to shatter their previous medal record.
Matt Bush, who won taekwondo gold in Paris despite being born without a left hand, now champions accessible golf. His journey from breaking 100 to inspiring others proves sports have no real barriers.
Mexico will welcome over 600 elite Paralympic swimmers from 70+ countries next summer, marking the nation's second time hosting the world championships. The event serves as the final major competition before the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
Dimitri Coutya celebrated turning 29 by claiming his ninth European fencing gold medal in front of his parents and a roaring home crowd in Cardiff. The double Paralympic champion now sets his sights on a tenth continental crown later this week.
A Paralympic judo champion helped celebrate a year-old community football pitch that's become a lifeline for 500 people every week. The third-generation artificial turf is bringing accessible sports to students and local clubs in Wroughton.
The only athlete to win medals at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games is championing Britain's para fencing stars at this week's European Championships in Cardiff. Pál Szekeres, who made history across both competitions, believes double Paralympic champions Dimitri Coutya and Piers Gilliver will add to their medal collections.