Storylines Abound At Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Storylines Abound At Tokyo Paralympics

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Storylines Abound At Tokyo Paralympics ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The 16th Summer Paralympic Games are in full swing in Tokyo. Still, some incredible storylines are emerging, including U.S. athlete Oksana Masters, who has just won a 10th medal and has now medaled over the years in four different sports. Well, one of the highlights for me, being somebody that loves covering women's sports, is that so far for the U.S., women have actually won 65% percent of U.S. medals, 72% percent of U.S. gold medals. So then she made her winter sport debut at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, winning two medals there, and then was a huge favorite heading into the Pyeongchang Paralympics.

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Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?
4 months ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu  

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris
4 months ago

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris

Al Jazeera  

The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall. Addressing the closing ceremony at a packed Stade de France, chief Paris 2024 organiser and former gold medal-winning canoeist Tony Estanguet said the six weeks of the Paralympics and the Olympics would …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
4 months ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party after 2 world records on final day
4 months ago

Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party after 2 world records on final day

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paralympic Games ended Sunday with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music Jean-Michel Jarre got the party underway at the Stade de France, coaxing dance moves from athletes, volunteers and spectators on a day when Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi smashed the world record in the women’s …

Paralympics day 10: Sarah Storey ruling nothing out
4 months ago

Paralympics day 10: Sarah Storey ruling nothing out

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Paralympics day nine: Dame Sarah Storey targets a 19th gold medal
4 months ago

Paralympics day nine: Dame Sarah Storey targets a 19th gold medal

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What to watch at the Paris Paralympics on Friday
4 months ago

What to watch at the Paris Paralympics on Friday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The finish line is getting closer at the Paralympics Games, with only three days of competition left. There are men’s and women’s titles in cycling road racing in nearby Clichy-sous-Bois and the women’s wheelchair tennis final takes place at Roland Garros, home to the French Open. The 27-year-old Dutchwoman defends her singles title on the court Philippe Chatrier …

Paralympics day eight: Sammi Kinghorn goes for gold again
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Paralympics day eight: Sammi Kinghorn goes for gold again

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China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
4 months ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
4 months ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

Paralympics day seven: Another chapter in the compelling Storey story?
4 months ago

Paralympics day seven: Another chapter in the compelling Storey story?

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Paralympics day six: Great Britain’s Ellie Challis aims to make a splash again
4 months ago

Paralympics day six: Great Britain’s Ellie Challis aims to make a splash again

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2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut
4 months ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals are up for grabs in seven sports on Tuesday. Time for athletics stars Baka and Frech On the fifth day of track and field at the Stade de France, Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka headlines the men’s T13 1,500 meters for those who are visually impaired. Britain’s Natasha Baker, who owns …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold
4 months, 1 week ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals will be handed out in eight sports on Monday. World Athletics last year banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events if they transitioned after puberty. Gold on their minds Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon are hoping to clinch the first ever para badminton medal …

Paralympics day four: British stars look to add to golden successes
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics day four: British stars look to add to golden successes

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Alice Tai caps off unbelievable night in pool as part of Great British gold rush
4 months, 1 week ago

Alice Tai caps off unbelievable night in pool as part of Great British gold rush

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Alice Tai claims gold in the Women's S8 100m Backstroke in record time to cap off incredible night in the pool for Great Britain
4 months, 1 week ago

Alice Tai claims gold in the Women's S8 100m Backstroke in record time to cap off incredible night in the pool for Great Britain

Daily Mail  

The Paralympians whose success put Great Britain second in the medals table last night have generally had substantial time to adapt to disabilities. The 25-year-old has had to develop an entirely new stroke to adapt to the loss of half a limb as she moves through the pool Alice Tai claimed gold in the Women’s S8 100m Backstroke Winning in …

Paralympics 2024 live: Alice Tai gold caps off successful night for Great Britain in the pool
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024 live: Alice Tai gold caps off successful night for Great Britain in the pool

The Telegraph  

Great Britain won three golds, one silver and a bronze to overtake China at the top of the Para-swimming medal table on day three of the Paris Games. Stephen Clegg, William Ellard and Alice Tai won a hat-trick of golds in 40 minutes at La Defense Arena on a dominant night to kick start a medal rush for Great Britain …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal

News 18  

Preethi clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. With Fatima’s support, Preethi competed in the State Para Athletics Championships in 2018 and then competed in numerous national events. Name: Preethi Pal Date of Birth: 22nd September 2000 Home: Muzaffarnagar, U.P Discipline: Para Athletics Event: Women’s T35 100m & 200m …

Paralympics day two: Swimmers and cyclists offer more gold glory for Britain
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Paralympics day two: Swimmers and cyclists offer more gold glory for Britain

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Paralympics 2024: Summers-Newton and Kearney win gold in pool as GB claim nine medals
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024: Summers-Newton and Kearney win gold in pool as GB claim nine medals

The Telegraph  

Maisie Summers-Newton vowed to put her new teaching CV to good use by mentoring some of the younger members of Britain’s Paralympic swimming team after confidently defending her 200m individual SM6 medley title. “I’ve definitely become more of a senior member of the team,” said a matter-of-fact Summers-Newton, who destroyed a high-quality field to roar home in 2 minutes 56.90. …

Rhiannon Clarke is chasing gold at the Paris Paralympics, but her greatest success won't be on the track
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rhiannon Clarke is chasing gold at the Paris Paralympics, but her greatest success won't be on the track

ABC  

When Rhiannon Clarke lines up for the women's T38 100m at the Paris Paralympics, it will be her sixth major championship. "I definitely feel like one of the older athletes, even though I'm still technically one of the younger ones, especially in the field of my event," Clarke says with a laugh. "Most people don't peak until about 25, 26 …

Great Britain taking team of 215 to compete at the Paris Paralympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Great Britain taking team of 215 to compete at the Paris Paralympics

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While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — She’s the face of her sport, and was among the best in the world before some athletes here even began competing. “I feel 32, I’m excited to still be here, still be a part of it.” She’s done a Super Bowl commercial with team sponsor Toyota and she’s featured on a Paralympic ad wrapped around a Grand Highlander …

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024
3 years, 3 months ago

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024

Firstpost  

India’s Paralympians returned from Tokyo 2020 with an unprecedented medal haul of five golds, eight silver and six bronze medals. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo Paralympics after an unprecedented medal haul of five gold, eight silver and six bronze. And Accessibility for All is what Svayam strives for.” Reward for Paralympians Meanwhile, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry …

Dylan Alcott, Madison de Rozario, Mr Impossible, Afghan athletes and a world of difference: The best moments of the Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Dylan Alcott, Madison de Rozario, Mr Impossible, Afghan athletes and a world of difference: The best moments of the Tokyo Paralympics

ABC  

The Tokyo Paralympics have come to a close. Afghan athletes escape Kabul to make emotional debuts Hossein Rasouli and Zakia Khudadadi began the Games escaping Afghanistan - they ended them as Paralympians carrying their country's flag. Alcott is an icon of the sport and still chasing the "Golden Slam" in 2021 — all four major singles titles plus the Paralympics …

Tokyo Paralympics 2021 schedule: dates, times and key events to watch out for
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2021 schedule: dates, times and key events to watch out for

The Telegraph  

Picking what to watch at the Paralympics can be a daunting task - there are 146 medal events just in the swimming pool, for example - so we've selected the key highlights for each day. From David Weir's return from retirement, to Dame Sarah Storey's quest to cement her legacy, plus the sports making their debuts and the rising starts …

Tokyo Paralympics medal tally: Every Australian athlete who won a medal at the Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics medal tally: Every Australian athlete who won a medal at the Games

ABC  

Australia has finished competition at the Tokyo Paralympics, with a total of 80 medals, almost identical to the 81 medals won by the team in Rio de Janeiro five years ago. Here is the final medal tally for Australia's athletes — you can find the full list of countries on the Tokyo 2020 website. Gold: 21 21 Silver: 29 29 …

Tokyo Paralympics: Charlotte Henshaw finally reaches top of podium as para-canoe gamble pays off
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Charlotte Henshaw finally reaches top of podium as para-canoe gamble pays off

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Nick Mayhugh smashes own world record in T37 200m, Shingo Kunieda wins gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Nick Mayhugh smashes own world record in T37 200m, Shingo Kunieda wins gold

Firstpost  

Britain’s Cockroft won her seventh Paralympics gold while American Mayhugh said he wanted to be the “Usain Bolt of the Paralympics” after claiming his third Tokyo gold. Wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda claimed gold for Japan, as the successful staging of the Games was lauded as “remarkable” on Saturday’s penultimate day of Paralympics action in Tokyo. “I don’t think it …

Tokyo Paralympics: Hannah Cockroft overcomes freak hand injury to cruise to seventh career gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Hannah Cockroft overcomes freak hand injury to cruise to seventh career gold

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Tokyo Paralympics, day 11: Kadeena Cox reveals torment as double-up bid repeat falls short
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics, day 11: Kadeena Cox reveals torment as double-up bid repeat falls short

The Telegraph  

As Kadeena Cox wept under a hard Tokyo rain, the psychological toll of juggling two sports at the same Games was plain for all to see. “That lasted one week, before Paula stepped in to say, ‘If we get her to Tokyo in one piece, she is going to be mentally broken.’ The therapists brought me to this point. You …

Images of Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Defining pictures from Day 10 of the Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Images of Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Defining pictures from Day 10 of the Games

Firstpost  

18-year-old Praveen Kumar, competing in his debut Games, clinched the silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 event, setting a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain’s Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who notched up his season’s best effort of 2.10m for the gold. 19-year-old trailblazer Avani Lekhara claimed the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 bronze to …

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Jonnie Peacock calls on athletics to showcase para-sport on biggest stages
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Jonnie Peacock calls on athletics to showcase para-sport on biggest stages

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Ellie Simmonds leaves Paralympics with inspiring legacy intact
3 years, 4 months ago

Ellie Simmonds leaves Paralympics with inspiring legacy intact

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Ellie Simmonds: A look at British swimmer’s Paralympic record
3 years, 4 months ago

Ellie Simmonds: A look at British swimmer’s Paralympic record

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Ellie Cole wins 17th Paralympic medal in Tokyo, becoming Australia's most decorated female Paralympian
3 years, 4 months ago

Ellie Cole wins 17th Paralympic medal in Tokyo, becoming Australia's most decorated female Paralympian

ABC  

Ellie Cole's second relay medal at the Tokyo Paralympics has made her Australia's most decorated female Paralympian, with 17 medals from four Games. The 29-year-old swam the lead-off backstroke leg of Australia's 34-point 4x100m medley relay on Thursday night, with the team coming home with bronze behind the US and Russian teams. Cole also won silver in the 4x100m freestyle …

India’s Paralympians defy the odds to triumph in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

India’s Paralympians defy the odds to triumph in Tokyo

Live Mint  

Avani Lekhara took some time to settle in during the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 shooting event on Monday. After Lekhara’s gold, India raked in two medals in the men’s javelin F46 event, with Devendra Jhajharia winning silver and Sundar Singh Gurjar winning bronze. Bhavina Patel, who won India’s first medal at the Tokyo Games, says there is still …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: India has witnessed a medals galore from their Paralympians over the last two days to complement their brilliant show at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. After a super Sunday, manic Monday saw four medals in the morning session, starting with a Gold in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo. Then Yogesh Kathuriya secured the silver …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel wins historic silver medal in maiden Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel wins historic silver medal in maiden Games

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11, 5-11, 6-11 loss to World No 1 Zhou in the women’s singles summit clash. Tokyo: Indian table tennis player Bhavina Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralymic Games after going down 0-3 to World No 1 Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s …

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel Reaches Historic Final, To Fight for Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel Reaches Historic Final, To Fight for Gold

News 18  

India’s Bhavina Patel came back from a game down to stun World No 3 Zhang Miao of China 3-2 in the semifinals of Women’s Singles Class 4 at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday. India is proud of you 🇮🇳#Paralympics #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/cSy8oO1SnZ— Doordarshan Sports August 28, 2021 First-time Paralympian Bhavina had already assured India a medal and will now contest for …

Tokyo Paralympics | Bhavina Patel becomes first Indian in finals of a table tennis event in Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Bhavina Patel becomes first Indian in finals of a table tennis event in Paralympics

The Hindu  

Bhavina Patel continued to script history as she became the first Indian to enter the final of a table tennis event in the Paralympics with a hard-fought 3-2 win over China's Miao Zhang in a class 4 semifinal here on August 28. "No-one beats me 12 times in a row" Bhavina Patel #IND had lost all 11 previous matches against …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Paddler Bhavina Patel Makes Historic Final; Rakesh Kumar in Compound Archery Pre-quarters
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Paddler Bhavina Patel Makes Historic Final; Rakesh Kumar in Compound Archery Pre-quarters

News 18  

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 4: India’s latest table tennis star, Bhavina Patel lost the first game 7-11 but won the second by the same margin, then won the third game 11-4 and then lost the fourth 9-11 but then stormed back to win the fifth and final game 11-8 against China’s Zhang Miao in the Women’s Singles Class 4 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 4 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 4 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Bhavina Patel was the star of the Indian Contingent on Day 4 with a dominant performance that saw her storm through the Round of 16 and the Quarterfinals to reach the semis at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games on Friday. On that note, while Bhavina fights to win a gold and Rakesh Kumar challenges for a medal, we take …

2020 Paralympics: A closer look at Team GB athletes who could strike gold at Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

2020 Paralympics: A closer look at Team GB athletes who could strike gold at Tokyo

The Independent  

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Tokyo Paralympics 2021: When is swimmer Ellie Simmonds next competing?
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2021: When is swimmer Ellie Simmonds next competing?

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The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
3 years, 4 months ago

The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever

NPR  

The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever Enlarge this image toggle caption Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Tokyo Paralympic Games are going to be more visible and have more participants than ever before, even in the face of the pandemic. Two new sports kick off toggle caption Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images Two of …

Team China targets safe and successful Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Team China targets safe and successful Games

China Daily  

A number of teams of the Chinese Paralympic Delegation, including the athletics, swimming, cycling, wheelchair fencing, and gateball teams, arrive in Tokyo on Aug 20, 2021. Zhang Haidi, China's chef de mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, said on Sunday that she expected the team's athletes to do the nation proud at the sports gala, which opens today. Meanwhile, the …

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik

Hindustan Times  

Paralympic Committee of India chief Deepa Malik is expecting the country's para-athletes to create history by recording its best-ever performance at the Tokyo Games beginning Tuesday. Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik India will field its biggest contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports -- archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, …

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