Olympics & Paralympics
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Paralympic Games End with a Parisian Electro-Dance Party after 2 World Records on Final Day
PARIS (AP) — The Paralympic Games ended Sunday with two world records and a spectacular light sho...
September 9, 2024
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Paris Paralympics Come to a Close with Rainy Electro Party
PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they started, in the rain, bu...
September 9, 2024
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Suzuki Grabs Bronze in Men’s Wheelchair Marathon; First Medal in the T54 Class in 16 Years
PARIS — Japan’s Tomoki Suzuki won bronze in the men’s wheelchair marathon at the Paris Paralympic...
September 8, 2024
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The End of Olympic Escapism for Gloomy France
The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted w...
September 8, 2024
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Oda Opens New Chapter in Wheelchair Tennis, Winning First Paralympic Gold
PARIS — Japan’s Tokito Oda won his first Paralympic gold medal in men’s wheelchair tennis when he...
September 8, 2024
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Hewett Stays Positive for Wheelchair Tennis Despite Agonising Defeat
Alfie Hewett took the positive out of losing an epic Paralympics tennis singles final 2-6, 6-4, 5...
September 8, 2024
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Kimura Bags 2nd Gold in Men’s 100-Meter Butterfly; Broke His Personal Record from Tokyo Games
PARIS — With each stroke, Keiichi Kimura widened the gap between himself and the other swimmers i...
September 7, 2024
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Japan Judoka Seto Clinches Paralympic Gold with Perfect Ippon Victory Streak Through Early Match Control
Yujiro Seto, ranked No. 1 in the world and one of Japan’s top gold medal hopes, snatched gold by ...
September 7, 2024
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Para Swimmer Kimura Wins Gold in 100-Meter Butterfly Final at Paris Games; Japan Takes Several Medals in Judo, Tennis Events
PARIS — Para swimmer Keiichi Kimura earned gold in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final in the S11...
September 7, 2024
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Hirose ‘Left with No Regrets’ After Bagging Elusive Gold; Judoka Thankful for Everybody’s Support
PARIS ― Judoka Junko Hirose finally bagged an elusive gold medal in her third Paralympic Games. T...
September 7, 2024
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Yui Kamiji’s Evolution Into A Wheelchair Tennis Gold Medalist; Athlete’s Development of Speed and Technique Pay Off in Victory over Dutch Champion
PARIS — Yui Kamiji, who won the gold medal in the women’s singles wheelchair tennis event at the ...
September 7, 2024
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Japanese Judoka Hangai Honed Her Senses to Earn Silver at Paris Paralympics; Believed in Coach’s Words to Keep on Going
PARIS — Judoka Shizuka Hangai finally made it to the podium at the Paris Paralympics after winnin...
September 7, 2024
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Kamiji Wins Gold in Women’s Wheelchair Tennis
PARIS — Yui Kamiji earned the gold in the women’s wheelchair tennis singles event, after defeatin...
September 7, 2024
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Oda, Miki Win Silver in Men’s Wheelchair Tennis Doubles
PARIS — Tokito Oda and Takuya Miki won the silver medal in the men’s wheelchair tennis doubles ev...
September 7, 2024
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Japan Men’s Goalball Team Wins 1st Gold Medal at Paris Paralympics; Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Pair Earns Gold
PARIS — Japan won their first gold medal in the men’s goalball event at the Paris Paralympics on ...
September 6, 2024
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