Japan "I would go back today if I could" – Olympic karateka on Tokyo 2020 Spanish Olympic gold medalist in karate, Sandra Sánchez, recalls her experience at the Tokyo 2020 Games on and off the mat. 08/02/2022
Japan Team USA wheelchair basketball Paralympian shares her Tokyo highlights Team USA wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan is keen to return to Tokyo to do some more exploring after attending the Paralympics there in 2021. 01/02/2022
no comment Finnish inventor builds ice carousels in the shape of Olympic rings ahead The Winter Games The Finish inventor Janne Käpylehto, joined by Finnish Olympic and Parolympic athletes, builds ice carousels in the shape of the Olympic rings on a frozen lake to encourage the national athletes ahead of the Beijing Olympic games. 28/01/2022
Japan Tokyo Olympics: A sports photographer's take on the 2020 Games From levitating athletes and dazzling wooden stadiums, Getty Images sports photographer Patrick Smith shares his highlights from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 25/01/2022
Japan Tokyo Olympics: Sports reporter gives his highlights from the Games From a towering sky observation tower to famous martial arts stadiums, sports reporter Olivier Pron gives us a rundown of his favourite elements from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. 19/01/2022
Japan Tokyo, home to more than sport at the Paralympic and Olympic games Paralympic and Olympic medallists, Courtney Ryan and Sandra Sánchez discuss their amazing journeys that go beyond sports in Tokyo 2020/2021. 27/12/2021
no comment French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution. 11/11/2021
the global conversation "Neither the wheelchair nor my disability has ever determined who I am" - Teresa Perales Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim. 29/10/2021
Biztech news Tokyo 2020 self-driving buses restart after hitting athlete The self-driving bus service used to transport athletes and staff at the Tokyo 2020 Games was suspended after an accident injuring a visually-impaired Paralympian. 30/08/2021
Health Tokyo Paralympics putting Japan’s accessibility issues in spotlight Activists have welcomed the progress made on accessibility and inclusion issues but warn that there is still a long way to go in changing attitudes towards disabled people in Japan. 27/08/2021
no comment Fireworks mark start of Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games Fireworks light up the sky above Tokyo's National Stadium as the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kick off, with people gathering outside the stadium, hoping to taste the atmosphere despite being locked out. 24/08/2021
Work These robots are making the workplace more inclusive for humans At Tokyo’s new Dawn café, robots whizz around taking orders. But rather than AI, they are powered by humans thousands of kilometres away. 24/08/2021
Sport Afghan flag to fly at opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games The Taliban takeover of the country means the Afghan athletes were not able to make it to Japan to compete. 23/08/2021
Health Hi-tech repair shop for Paralympians opens in Tokyo With over 100 specialists staffing the shop, athletes in the Paralympic village can be sure their prosthetics, wheelchairs and other equipment is in mint condition during the Games. 17/08/2021
Eco-Innovation 7 ways this Olympic Games has been the most sustainable ever From medals made of mobile phones to podiums made from repurposed plastic - this has been the most sustainable Olympic Games ever. 15/08/2021
Eco-Innovation Could the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games help usher in a circular economy? The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a platform for emerging technologies that could bring a more sustainable future. 22/07/2021
World José Sayovo, Angola's gold-winning Paralympic athlete and pride José Sayovo is an international icon and a source of pride in Angola. He is the first Angolan paralympic athlete to have won several medals at the paralympic games. He received three golds in Athens in 2004 and has an extremely successful sporting career. 12/05/2021
Partner content Harmonious and inclusive society: Paralympian Aki Taguchi takes aim at a new target While the global coronavirus pandemic forced the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 to be postponed to 2021, one notable first that will occur this summer is that Tokyo will be the first city to host the Paralympic Summer Games a second time. 15/03/2021
Spotlight Japan's Paralympic Games aim to leave lasting legacy Spotlight explores the efforts being made in Japan to ensure the Paralympics have a lasting impact for those living with a disability. 15/06/2020
Belgium Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort ends life through euthanasia Euthanasia is legal in Belgium and the athlete had announced her intentions after the Rio Games in 2016 to follow that path if her condition worsened. 23/10/2019
Sport Swell story: the blind surfer aiming for a world title Carmen Lopez is in her element riding waves, but one thing sets her apart from other surfers: she can't see her board or the swell. 13/12/2018
USA Challenged Athletes Foundation provides athletics for all NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on an organisation that helps provide grants for prosthetics, coaching and travel for athletes who want to make the Paralympics. 19/03/2018
Japan Japan unveils 2020 Olympic mascots A blue-checked character will be the mascot for the Olympics and a pink cherry blossom-inspired one for the Paralympics 28/02/2018
Greece 14-year-old refugee from Syria dreams of Paralympics In Syria, a bomb attack left Najib Alhaj Ali paralysed. He fled with his family across the Mediterranean to Greece, where para sports gave him hope for a better life. 25/12/2017
Greece Greek paralympian scheme gives new hope to refugee children A scheme to help disabled refugee children resume their lives though sport is taking off in Greece. 04/10/2017
Sport Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei killed in training accident A Paralympic javelin thrower has died after a training accident. Abdullah Hayayei was killed while training in London. He was preparing for the 12/07/2017
