2020 Tokyo Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Set for Friday, August 20
Flame lighting ceremonies, which began on August 12, created 47 total flames to represent the districts of Japan. They will converge into one Paralympic flame
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to be Held Without Spectators
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have announced that, like the Olympic Games, the competition will be held without spectators.
Paralimpiadi Tokyo 2020: Programma Gare Ed Orari In Italia Del Nuoto
Il nuoto alle Paralimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 prenderà il via il 25/08. Le batterie si svolgeranno alle ore 2:00 italiane, finali alle ore 10:00.
Welsh Para-Swimmer Found Guilty of Child Rape In July
A 21-year-old man from Wales was convicted on July 23 and will be receive his sentencing on September 13.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: What Time Does Swimming Start in My Time Zone?
Here’s a breakdown of exactly when each session of swimming at the Tokyo Paralympic Games will start in your time zone and which events will be on each day.
MeiMei White Added to US Paralympic Roster Following Meyers’ Withdrawal
MeiMei White has been added to the USA Swimming roster for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games following the withdrawal of Becca Meyers.
Brazilian Paralympic Team Allowed To Begin Training In Japan After Quarantine
After they were originally going to be quarantined for 14 days due to a pair of positive cases, Brazilian para swimmers are now training in Hamamatsu.
USOPC Announces 240-Member 2020 U.S. Paralympic Team
The squad is led by 23-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long (pictured), who is set to compete in her fifth Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Roster Change Announced To Canada’s Tokyo 2020 Para Swimming Team
2016 medalist Tess Routliffe was forced to withdraw from the team due to injury, resulting in the addition of her HPC – Quebec teammate Danielle Kisser.
10-Time Paralympic Medalist Roy Perkins Pushes Back on Becca Meyers Outrage
Paralympian Roy Perkins shared heated thoughts about Meyers sitting out of the Tokyo Paralympics after being denied her mother as her personal care assistant.
Two Swimmers Added To ParalympicsGB Team For Tokyo 2020
Zara Mullooly and William Perry have been added to ParalympicGB’s roster of swimmers heading to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games this summer.
U.S. Senator Calls On USOPC To Fix “Inequities” After Becca Meyers’ Withdrawal
Meyers announced she would not be swimming in Tokyo after being denied the accompaniment of her chosen personal care assistant.
Becca Meyers Leaves Paralympic Team After Being Told She Can’t Bring Assistant
Meyers has elected to decline her third Paralympic invite, citing the USOPC’s decision to not allow her to bring her assistant with her to the Games.
Gary Hall Jr. And Gary Hall Sr. Criticize USOPC’s Proposed Flag Redesign
Olympic medalists Gary Hall Sr. and Gary Hall Jr. appeared on Fox News this week, criticizing the USOPC’s proposal to “rebrand” its American flag logo.
19 Swimmers Set To Compete For Canada At Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Aurélie Rivard, Canada’s flag bearer at the 2016 Closing Ceremony, leads the way for the team coming off of three gold and one silver medal in Rio.