She is aiming for a medal in all three categories present at the Games: singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Eiko Kakehata and Norika Hagiwara combined for five goals in the opening half, providing a big offensive spark for the hosts.
Kamiji is vying for her first Paralympic singles title, while Kunieda is one win away from his third.
After the athlete’s hand was amputated, she said, “It really hit me. I was blown away by these people competing, smiling, crying, being part of something...
There are huge potential economic benefits for businesses that make their facilities accessible to those with impairments, says Josh Grisdale.
The 29-year-old Omara Durand Elias’ unbeaten streak began in 2011.
The 39-year-old is Japan’s first boccia medalist in an individual Paralympic Games event.
The Belarusian swimmer fell short of his historic feat in Rio de Janeiro, when he grabbed six gold medals, the most of any athlete (Olympic and...
Sugiura, who contemplated retiring when she reached the half-century mark last year, built a 20-second lead by the halfway point of the women’s road time trial...
In addition to being a silver medal-winning Paralympian, Stutzman is also a motivational speaker and a single dad to three boys.
“I am very happy because my main dream came true. I have no words to describe [the feeling]," said Dinesh Priyan Herath Mudiyanselage.
The national hero achieved his goal of winning the Paralympic title and dedicating it to his late coach.