Russia, Ukraine and Paralympic Games
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Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence
MILAN (AP) — Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country's national anthem will be played for any gold medalists. Tuesday's announcement stands as another indicator that Russia and its national identity will be fully restored in Olympic circles well ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - UK Athletics on Friday pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter over the death of Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed in 2017 while the Paralympic athlete was training in London.
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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes will finally get paid thanks to one man's $100 million donation
The men and women who make up the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams do not get paid by the U.S. government, but starting with the Milano Cortina Olympics in February, each athlete will receive $200,
Meet the team and discover top moments that shaped their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
The Olympic medal ribbons are dark blue. The Paralympic medal ribbons are a deep red, which is a combination of the first two paint coats that were used on the Eiffel Tower, according to the website for the Paris 2024 Games. The ribbons for the medals for both Games are also decorated with the Eiffel Tower lattice work.
A Paralympic gold medallist is now paralysed from the neck down and does not expect to return home again except for his funeral, saying he has months to live. Dave Smith, 47, has a spinal tumour which has spread to his brain. The rower is only able to communicate through a messaging system.
The 2026 Simplot Games — the 46th annual high school track and field event — will welcome back Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall and Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall as guest Olympians.
Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.
A 14-year-old volleyball player from Scottsdale is advocating for House Bill 2333 to expand coverage for activity-specific prosthetic limbs.