International Paralympic Committee

• Wheelchair basketball’s attendance at 2020 Paralympics Games in Tokyo uncertain

  Wheelchair basketball may be excluded from the 2020 Paralympics Games in Tokyo due to an ongoing dispute between the IWBF and the IPC.

  Sports

  Feb 10, 2020
  
• How hosting the Paralympic Games in 2026 could impact accessibility in Calgary

  David Legg, past president of the Canada Paralympic Association, told Global News Morning Calgary what hosting the 2026 Paralympic Games would mean for Calgary and the country.

  Nov 7, 2018
  
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• Cross Country Ski Canada reacts to Russian athletes competing in Canmore World Cup amidst doping scandal

  It’s a controversial decision that has top-level Canadian Paralympic officials disappointed – arguing athletes shouldn’t be allowed to compete if they’re still under a suspension.

  Sports

  Nov 29, 2017
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• Tyler McGregor of Forest is leading Canadian Para Hockey into a bright future

  Tyler McGregor is back from the 2017 World Para Hockey Championship after helping Canada to capture gold..

  Sports

  Apr 26, 2017
• Pistorius cannot compete in Paralympic events during prison sentence

  The International Paralympic Committee says Oscar Pistorius will be ineligible to compete during his five-year prison sentence.

  World

  Oct 21, 2014
• Oscar Pistorius can compete again in Paralympics

  The International Paralympic Committee says Oscar Pistorius will be free to compete again once he has served any punishment for killing his girlfriend.

  Sports

  Sep 12, 2014
• Heather Mills accused of abusing Paralympic official in fit of rage

  The former wife of Beatles star Paul McCartney is accused of lunging at a Paralympic official in a fit of rage after being forced to abandon her attempt to qualify for the British ski team.

  Sports

  Dec 19, 2013
• Supporters continue to rally behind Arlen as IPC rules swimmer’s disability is ‘non-permanent’

  Critics are continuing to condemn the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to exclude swimmer Victoria Arlen just days before the Paralympic World Swimming Championships in Montreal this week.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2013