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PARALYMPICS
Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine's Paralympians trying to remain strong despite fear over situation at home

'They are bombing (civilian) buildings and people are getting killed every day. All of us have families back there ... we just don't know what to do. We're really scared.'
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Mar 3, 2022

In reversal, IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics

A 71-member Russian contingent and 12-member team from Belarus are already in Beijing for the Games, which begin on Friday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Mar 3, 2022

International Paralympic Committee will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Beijing Games

A joint statement from the athletes of Ukraine and Global Athlete group, an international athlete-led body, said the IPC issued 'another blow' to every Ukrainian athlete and citizen.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 22, 2021

Volunteers: The unsung heroes at the Tokyo Paralympics

Japan's Paralympics volunteers went out of their way with every person treating the competitors with respect and compassion and leaving a lasting, positive impression of the country.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 24, 2021

Disabled skaters in Brazil aiming for Paralympic inclusion

After skateboarding's strong debut at the Tokyo Olympics, organizers at an event in Brazil expressed hope that the sport could be added to the Paralympic schedule for Brisbane 2032.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 6, 2021

Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect

The sport does not require expensive equipment or large training facilities, and even saw the participation of one of Afghanistan's two Paralympians.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2021

Paralympic Games put spotlight on Japan’s tech for disabled

When the Tokyo Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday, many athletes had managed to get to the finish line, some with medals, thanks to technology from Japan's largest firms.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 4, 2021

Belgian wheelchair sprinter says he overcame sabotage to win gold medal

Peter Genyn's coach and staffers worked quickly to repair his wheelchair before Friday's race, in which he broke his own Paralympic record.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 2, 2021

Afghan Paralympian Zakia Khudadadi makes debut after top-secret evacuation

The 22-year-old and her compatriot Hossain Rasouli arrived in Tokyo on Saturday via Paris after Khudadadi made a video appeal for help to leave Kabul after the Taliban swept to power.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 1, 2021

Shingo Kunieda bounces back in first set to power into Paralympic semifinals

The Japanese ace stormed back from three games down to take the first set and led throughout the second to advance to the Tokyo Paralympic semifinals with a 7-6 (9-7), 6-3 win.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 1, 2021

Diede de Groot has her sights set on joining the most exclusive club in tennis

De Groot is looking to win Paralympic gold in Tokyo and then the U.S. Open title later this month to become the first women's wheelchair singles player to achieve the Golden Slam.
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JAPAN
Aug 30, 2021

Toyota to restart self-driving Olympic village vehicles with more safety staff

The e-Palettes were halted after one of the vehicles collided with and injured a visually impaired Japanese athlete at a junction last week.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 29, 2021

Japan takes bronze in wheelchair rugby with impressive 60-52 win over Australia

Japan may not be leaving the Paralympic wheelchair rugby competition with the medal it was hoping for, but it's not leaving empty-handed either.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 27, 2021

From the track to the stacks: Paralympian Amanda McGrory races to preserve USOPC history

McGrory's story on the track features seven Paralympic medals but the transition to her role as an archivist at the USOPC has given her perspective as her athletic career comes to a close.

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