The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
With prime-time coverage and more competitors than ever before, the Tokyo Paralympic Games have a number of "firsts."
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When Did The Paralympics Start? Here's A Brief History Of The Games
Sports for athletes with an impairment have existed for more than a century, but it wasn't until after World War II that the official Paralympics began to take shape.
Photos: What The Paralympics Opening Ceremony Looked Like
The festivities featured a parade of athletes through a mostly empty stadium — including the Afghan flag carried by a volunteer in a show of solidarity — and a one-winged plane that learned to fly.
The Tokyo Paralympics Are Here. These Are Some Of The Sports And Athletes To Watch
Mark your calendars: The Games will feature 539 events across 22 sports before the closing ceremony on Sept. 5.
The Differences Between The Olympics, Paralympics And Special Olympics
The Olympics and Paralympics have for decades been held in tandem, and both celebrate world-class athletic achievement. The Special Olympics differs in key ways.
Badminton And Taekwondo Are Making Their Paralympic Debuts In Tokyo
The two new sports are among the 22 that athletes will be competing in during this year's Summer Games. Taekwondo will be the first full-contact Paralympic sport ever.
The Tokyo Paralympic Games Have The Most Athletes — And The Most Women — In History
There are 4,403 athletes taking part in the international competition getting underway Tuesday, according to the organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Camp Atwater Offers Black Children A Chance To Make Friends And Make Plans
At 100-year-old Camp Atwater, Black children can enjoy life away from the city, playing sports, making friends and spending time discussing their futures.
The Pressures Of Kicking For An Icon: Xavier Beitia Reflects On His Field Goal Miss
NPR's Jason Fuller talks with Xavier Beitia, former Florida State University kicker and New York Jet, about persevering through his missed field goal kick against the Miami Hurricanes back in 2002.
Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Abruptly Withdraws From Winston-Salem Open
The Winston-Salem Open professional tennis tournament has returned after a year's leave due to the pandemic. The week-long event is off to a bumpy start.