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Curtain closes on Beijing Paralympics as China and Ukraine star

Lisa Martin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 13 10:01 PM

Beijing's Winter Paralympics closed Sunday following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors, Read more »

Para athletes hope for better preparation for 2022

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Posted at Sep 07 06:08 PM

Filipino para athletes are hoping for a longer training period ahead of two major competitions in 2022. Read more »

Josephine Medina, consummate competitor and kind mentor

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Sep 07 08:06 AM

Medina, only the second Filipino to medal at the Paralympics, was known for her drive and willingness to teach those eager to learn the game. Read more »

Cebu Pacific gives free flights to PH Paralympians

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Posted at Sep 06 06:47 PM

Cebu Pacific is giving free flights to 4 members of the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Read more »

PSC hails Paralympians after challenging campaign

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Posted at Sep 06 03:37 PM

The PSC on Monday expressed its gratitude to the country's Paralympians, after the delegation wrapped up its campaign in the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Read more »

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games closing ceremony

Kim Kyung-Hoon, Reuters
Posted at Sep 06 02:49 PM

Volunteers hold national flags during the parade at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan Sunday. Read more »

Tokyo prepares to say farewell to 'most important' Paralympics

Andrew MCKIRDY, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 05 05:57 PM

Tokyo prepared to bid farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday, as organizers hailed the pandemic-delayed Games as the "most important" ever. Read more »

Paralympics chief bats for facility for para-athletes

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Posted at Sep 05 03:33 PM

On the country's campaign in the Tokyo Paralympic Games, PPC president Mike Barredo points to a confluence of events that are beyond their control. Read more »

PPC chief Barredo pays tribute to Josephine Medina

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Posted at Sep 05 01:36 PM

Josephine Medina broke the country's 16-year drought in the Paralympics, when she won bronze in Rio de Janeiro. Read more »

Fil-Am Paralympic gold medalist Raymond Martin sets eyes on Paris 2024

Don Tagala | TFC News New Jersey
Updated as of Sep 04 09:26 PM

Fil-Am wheelchair racer Raymond Martin sets his eyes on the 2024 Paris Games after winning his seventh gold medal at the Paralympics. Read more »

Team USA sets new 4x100m universal relay world record

Thomas Peter, Reuters
Posted at Sep 03 09:46 PM

Noah Malone of the USA in action during the 4x100m universal relay final at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan at the 2020 Paralympics on Friday. Read more »

Jerrold Mangliwan, Gary Bejino end Paralympics journey

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Posted at Sep 03 02:24 PM

Filipino paralympians Jerrold Mangliwan and Gary Bejino bade Tokyo Games goodbye as they bowed down in their respective events in Japan Friday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 3, 2021

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Updated as of Sep 04 02:33 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Switzerland's Marcel Hug wins gold in 800m T54

Joel Marklund OIS/OIC via AFP
Posted at Sep 02 11:17 PM

Switzerland's Marcel Hug competes in the men’s 800m T54 athletics final at the Olympic Stadium during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Thursday. Read more »

Paralympics medalist Josephine Medina passes away at 51

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Posted at Sep 02 10:35 PM

Rio Paralympics bronze medalist Josephine Medina passed away on Thursday. Read more »

Paralympian Allain Ganapin tests positive for COVID-19

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Posted at Sep 02 03:41 PM

A third Filipino Paralympian will be unable to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics after testing positive for COVID-19. Read more »

Paralympics: Bejino unhappy with form after 400m freestyle-S6

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Posted at Sep 02 03:10 PM

Filipino para swimmer Gary Bejino was unhappy with his form after bowing out of the men's 400-meter freestyle-S6 heats. Read more »

Paralympics: Bejino misses cut in 400m freestyle-S6

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Updated as of Sep 02 02:15 PM

Para swimmer Gary Bejino did not qualify to the final of the men's 400m freestyle-S6 event in the Tokyo Paralympics. Read more »

Paralympics: Bejino, Mangliwan ready to continue campaign

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Posted at Sep 02 06:29 AM

Para swimmer Gary Bejino will be well-rested and relaxed when he swims in the men's 400m freestyle-S6 event of the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 1, 2021

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Posted at Sep 01 11:47 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »