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Ported after the scandal – may return after 25 years

Ported after the scandal – may return after 25 years

Wed 12 Nov 2025 10:23 CET

The basketball scandal led to people with intellectual disabilities being banned from the Paralympics. 25 years later, they can be welcomed back

Russia Reinstated for Paralympics Participation by IPC

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Russia Reinstated for Paralympics Participation by IPC

Sat 27 Sept 2025 08:49 CEST

Russian athletes will again be allowed to compete under the Russian flag in the Paralympics. This has been decided by the IPC's general assembly

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised

Wed 20 Nov 2024 09:13 CET

The Paralympic hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich is forced to end her athletic career since the City of Gothenburg has withdrawn her escort service. I get frustrated but at the same time not surprised, says Åsa Llinares Norlin, chairperson of the Swedish Paralympic Committee

This is our big showcase.

This is our big showcase.

Tue 27 Aug 2024 13:33 CEST

Soon the Paralympics in Paris will begin. The championship has great significance for the athletes but also for society at large