Four thousand athletes representing more than 150 nations have gathered in Paris to kick off the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. There are a total of 549 gold medals up for grabs in 22 sports, ...
Tyler Merren of Team USA in action during a goalball training session. (Naomi Baker/Getty Images) The 2024 Paralympics kick off in Paris this week, where over 4,000 athletes will compete across 22 ...
PARIS, France — The Paralympic Games start Wednesday in Paris, featuring sports that have been adapted for athletes with disabilities. While most of those sports have a counterpart viewers may ...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs is now home to a new gym to support a unique Paralympic sport. On Monday, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee opened the doors on their ...
With the Olympics concluded and competitors having returned home, it is time for a new set of athletes to represent their countries in Paris. The Paralympic games give a chance for athletes around the ...
I settled back on my couch one Sunday afternoon recently to watch some of the best athletes in the world ply their craft. I didn’t watch a football or baseball game, although I have watched or covered ...
PARIS — A soft voice from the loudspeaker reminds the restless crowd: “Shhh. Shhh.” The whistle blows. Suddenly, spectators fall silent and even the slightest noise echoes through the Eiffel Tower ...
With around 4,500 athletes from over 160 countries participating, the Tokyo Paralympics will be the biggest ever – and watching the action will be easier than ever. Also delayed a year due to the ...