Sports brought hope — and love — to these Paralympians who had childhood polio
Athletes who contracted childhood polio share their stories of how they overcame the consequences of the disease — and what sports means to them.
Paralympics
'Never lose courage': A Paralympian who could barely walk as a kid takes 2 track medals
Neighbors told Preeti Pal's parents she'd never marry because she was born with cerebral palsy. She just won two bronzes and is now a hero in India. Oh, and she has no interest in marriage.
'Lucky Girl' is the global journey of a Paralympic medalist
In the book, Lucky Girl, Paralympic medalist Scout Bassett says she felt lost until she found running.
Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole
A South African corrections board found the athlete had meet the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder.
Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate
People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.
Ukrainian athletes are dominating the Paralympics, despite the uncertainty at home
They swept the podium in two separate biathlon events on Tuesday and are second in the medal count. But the troubles at home are never far from their minds.
China is a Paralympics star, but its people with disabilities face high hurdles
China has dominated the medal count at the last five Paralympic Games. That's in stark contrast with the low level of disability access in Chinese society.
His Wheelchair Was Found Damaged Before The Race. Then He Set A Paralympic Record
Belgian athlete Peter Genyn says his wheelchair was damaged in an act of "pure sabotage." A team raced to fix it in time for the final, where Genyn won gold.
Meet Olympic Power Couple Hunter Woodhall And Tara Davis
One notable member of Team USA's Paralympic delegation is Hunter Woodhall, a sprinter with two medals under his belt. His girlfriend, Tara Davis, competed in the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
When Did The Paralympics Start? Here's A Brief History Of The Games
Sports for athletes with an impairment have existed for more than a century, but it wasn't until after World War II that the official Paralympics began to take shape.