Men’s wheelchair basketball team off to a flyer with big Algeria win
Paralympic debutant Ben Fox admitted he had a tear in his eye as ParalympicGB’s men’s wheelchair basketballers stormed their way to a convincing …
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Newson narrowly misses out on third straight powerlifting medal
Zoe Newson admitted she was outclassed after a near-miss in her bid for a third consecutive Paralympic powerlifting medal. Newson, 29, wo…
Thompson eager to play ‘the GB way’ after second wheelchair basketball defeat
Maddie Thompson has called on her side to play ‘the GB way’ after a frustrating 54-48 loss against Japan made it back-to-back women’s wheelchair baske…
Bayley waltzes to victory on promising opening day for table tennis squad
Even reigning Paralympic champions get nervous but Will Bayley put anxiety to one side as he kickstarted his table tennis men’s singles class 7 title …
Kearney and Dunn silvers among triple medal haul in the pool
Tully Kearney narrowly missed out on gold in the women’s 200m freestyle S5 final, as ParalympicsGB scooped a trio of medals on the first day of swimmi…
Prolific Roberts inspires ParalympicsGB to opening wheelchair rugby triumph
Jim Roberts scored 27 tries to lead ParalympicsGB to a pulsating 50-47 victory over Canada in their mixed wheelchair rugby opener. Great Britain's …
Dominant Storey claims ParalympicsGB’s first Tokyo gold
Dame Sarah Storey powered to ParalympicsGB's first gold at Tokyo 2020 - and crushed her own world record in the process. So often the standard bear…
Let the Games Begin!
At last, the delayed but much anticipated 2020 Paralympics are fast approaching. The Tokyo 2020 Games are likely to go down in history as the…
Toyota Parasport Fund Commits more than £390,000 to Boost Community Disability Sport
A new fund to empower disabled people to enjoy the wide benefits of becoming more physically active has invested more than £390,000 in clubs and activ…
RUNNERS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY TAKE ON 2020 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON TO TACKLE STIGMA
This Sunday 4th October, 312 Team Mencap runners – including 10 runners with a learning disability - are refusing to let COVID-19 stop them from achie…
Stoke Mandeville Maulers Wheelchair Rugby Club strikes sponsorship deal with leading London law firm
Stoke Mandeville Maulers Wheelchair Rugby team and law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp are thrilled to announce they have teamed up to provide more equipment an…
LimbPower Launches Online fitness Sessions for Kids!
LimbPower is proud to announce that it is running online ‘Adaptive Fitness Fun’ sessions twice a week for children with limb difference. These workout…
Tackling loneliness through football
We spoke to Laura, a staff team leader from Nottinghamshire YMCA’s community sports programme, OnSide and the importance of building a strong communit…
If he can do it, I can do it!
Cricket is a tool to change lives for the better and Sam Alderson is the embodiment of it. By Steve Morgan It’s every parent’s dream to see the…
National Sports Series Launches in Plymouth
Help for Heroes has launched its new national Sports Series with a Wheelchair Rugby competition in Plymouth. The first competition took place i…
Power assist trikes are transforming the way we think about manual wheelchairs.
Triride is the pioneer in the power add-on sector and has quickly become known for offering some of the toughest and most capable kit available. …
WheelPower are hosting their annual National Junior Games this September
WheelPower, the National Charity for Wheelchair Sport are hosting their annual National Junior Games from 30 September - 3 October 2019 at Stoke Mande…
QEF residents take on 5km challenge event with a difference
Two residents from charity, Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will be taking part in Intersport Run Reigate's 5km challenge on 15…
Columnist Hannah Deakin – Get active with Superhero Series and Parallel London
The Superhero series and Parallel London are two accessible sporting events open to all. The Superhero Series was founded by Paralympian Sophia Warner…
Disabled sailing centre of excellence expands services thanks to £23,400 grant
Sailing centre of excellence, Rutland Sailability, celebrated an expansion to its services for disabled sailors on 29 August with an official champagn…
The Panathlon Challenge comes to The Children’s Trust
Last month (22 August) children and young people took part in the Panathlon Challenge as part of The Children’s Trust’s annual sports day. The challen…
Sainsbury’s teams up with Jonnie Peacock to get Loughborough ready for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Double Paralympic Champion and Strictly Come Dancing alumni, Jonnie Peacock sprinted into a Sainsbury’s store in Loughborough on Thursday to celebrate…
Visually impaired students have para-sport masterclass
A group of 10 to 16-year-olds, with a range of visual impairments, gathered in Hereford to undertake a masterclass in the Paralympic sport of goalball…
Swansea kicks-off countdown to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with gold medal star at Sainsbury’s
It’s not often that shoppers can learn about a new sport in-store, but thanks to Sainsbury’s partnership with ParalympicsGB colleagues and customers w…
Power2Inspire Host Festival Of Inclusive Golf This September
Power2Inspire is thrilled to host the fifth annual Festival of Inclusive Golf. The 9 hole, par 3 course, set back off the Trumpington Road, is a real…