World record throw takes Arnold to Commonwealth glory
Hollie Arnold knew nothing less than a world record would be enough to take Commonwealth Games gold – fortunately, the Paralympic champion never doubte…
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Lyle adds Commonwealth silver to medal collection
Paralympic, world, European and now a Commonwealth medal – Maria Lyle has already completed the set when it comes to sprinting. Add in the fact that…
Powerlifting trio secure Commonwealth medals on the Gold Coast
Ali Jawad completed a remarkable return to the sport of para-powerlifting after scooping Commonwealth Games bronze on the Gold Coast. But if they we…
Dorset Destroyers play new Wheelchair Rugby – ‘Wheelchair Rugby 5’s’
We go behind-the-scenes of Aviva Premiership Rugby & grassroots clubs to find out more about The Dorset Destroyers in a tripleheader clash as The D…
Ellie Robinson Storms to S7 50m Butterfly Gold on the Gold Coast
Ellie Robinson has struck Paralympic gold, taking the podium top spot at the Commonwealth Games. Robinson stormed to S7 50m butterfly gold on the Gold …
World Champion Olivia Breen has Won the Women’s T38 Long Jump Final
New Commonwealth Games champion Olivia Breen overcame two fouls from her opening efforts to comfortably win the women’s T38 long jump final. The 201…
Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott claim gold in the women’s blind and visually impaired sprint
England's Sophie Thornhill and pilot Helen Scott have claimed gold in the women's blind and visually impaired sprint at the Commonwealth Games setting …
British parasport swimmer Alice Tai revels in record gold on the Gold Coast
Alice Tai is already a Paralympic, World and European relay champion - now adding Commonwealth Games individual gold medallist to her growing list of t…
Who to look out for at the Commonwealth Games 2018
The Winter Paralympic Games may be a thing of the past but the Commonwealth Games are upon us with a whole host of British para-sport stars heading to …
Lily Rice will be the first GB representative at the World WCMX Championships in California
Wheelchair sport whizz-kid Lily Rice is getting ready to take on the world. The 14-year-old from Manorbier, on the south coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales…
The Energy Within starring Champion Paralympian Stefanie Reid is here!
The Energy Within is an inspiring short film about a para-athlete who finds the courage to follow her seemingly impossible dream. Set on the red tarmac…
Watch our Special Olympics GB Media Clinic, discuss reaching out to local media
Watch our Special Olympics GB Media Clinic, talking about reaching out to your local media. Featuring special guest, the Editor of Able Magazine, Tom J…
Louise Sugden will compete for Team England in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Louise Sugden will be heading to Australia to compete in the Gold Coast Commonwealth games, due to commence on the 4th April. Louise will be competing …
Dorset Destroyers break Wheelchair Rugby 5s world record
A Wheelchair Rugby Club based in Poole completed a 26-hour marathon match on 17th March, highlighting a new version of Wheelchair Rugby, developed for …
Para badminton is the latest addition to the Paralympic family, making its debut in Tokyo 2020
Para badminton is competitively played by players with a range of physical disabilities split into six categories and a separate system for those with …
PyeongChang 2018: Our greatest Paralympic Winter Games
With the action now come to a close and the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games officially the most successful in ParalympicsGB’s history with a g…
Fitzpatrick and Kehoe go for gold in final race
Menna Fitzpatrick and Jennifer Kehoe have become Paralympic slalom champions and Great Britain’s most decorated Paralympic winter athletes of all time.…
Meenagh thrilled after strong biathlon performance
Scott Meenagh is excited for the future after he put in a display that bodes well in the men’s 15km biathlon sitting at PyeongChang 2018. In his fin…
True determination from Britain’s curlers despite USA defeat
If ever there was an example of Team Neilson’s determination then it came at the start of the seventh end of their clash with the USA on day five of th…
Fitzpatrick and Kehoe storm to silver in PyeongChang 2018
Menna Fitzpatrick revealed a unique way of coping with the pressure after winning women’s VI super-combined silver at PyeongChang 2018 with guide Jenni…
GB Defeat Reigning Curling Champions Canada 8-1
Day three at PyeongChang 2018 saw Great Britain’s wheelchair curlers start with a seven-end 6-1 victory over Sweden before beating reigning champions C…
GB Snowboard Team make Paralympic history
The 28-year-old, James Barnes-Miller has became Britain’s first-ever Para snowboarder to compete at the Paralympic Games when he launched out of the ga…
Pick named ParalympicsGB flagbearer at PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony
Para snowboarder Owen Pick will have the honour of carrying the flag for ParalympicsGB when the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games begin on Friday. P…
Path to Success celebrate International’s Women’s Day with campaign supporting British women in disability sport
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, leading disability charity Path to Success has announced the launch of a new campaign to supp…
Opening of the first Regional Exhibition to celebrate Paralympic Heritage
The National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT) is presenting its first regional exhibition in Norwich Cathedral from 24th March – 22nd May 2018. The …