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David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstan’s para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation
In partnership with MDQ
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion.
2024 Paralympics ends with light show and two world records
Spectators paid tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died on Thursday after she was set on fire in what police said was an attack by her partner. Cheptegei ran the marathon at the Paris Olympics last month.
What will be the legacy of the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
The Paris Paralympic Games broke records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. But what long-lasting legacy will remain now that the Games are over?
What were the best moments of the Paris Paralympics?
Around 4,400 athletes from 184 nations participated in the 17th edition of the Paralympics, with several records broken and many memorable moments.
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Ukrainian Paralympians recall hellish training ahead of games
Russia destroyed or damaged around 500 Ukrainian Paralympic sports facilities, forcing Ukrainian athletes to prepare for the Paris games in precarious conditions. Yet the team could end up doing better than in Tokyo 2020. Euronews asked some of the athletes how they made it possible.
Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album
As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024.
Triathlon events at Paralympic games postponed over Seine quality
The disruption is another hiccup for Paris’s efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, which had been one of Paris’s most ambitious promises ahead of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.
Ukrainian athlete at Paris Paralympics worries for his unit in 'hell'
Dmytro Melnyk left the battlefront 10 days before the start of the Paralympics. His unit remains in the city of Chasiv Yar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending against Russian attempts to capture for months.
Brussels, my love? Is France becoming the sick man of Europe?
This edition of our weekly talkshow focuses on the political stalemate in France, the fallout of the latest terrorist attack in Germany and the start of the Paralympics.
Meet the sprinter set to become the first transgender Paralympian
Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris.
Thousands of athletes go to Paris for a shot at Paralympic gold
Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and it is expected to kick into high gear with the 2024 Paralympics opening on Wednesday.
Paris prepares to welcome more than 4,000 athletes for Paralympics
The historic Place de la Concorde will host the Paralympics opening ceremony on Wednesday, marking the first time the event will be held outside a stadium.
Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos
A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them.
Paralympian shares why Mallorca is the perfect place to unwind
Where to find peace and strength in Mallorca, according to a Paralympic medal winner.
Why is breakdancing not being introduced in Paralympic Games too?
As breakdancing, or breaking, is about to make its Olympic debut, the sport did not make it to the Paralympics. Some call out its exclusion, contrasting with the sport's egalitarian beginnings.
Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold
Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up).