Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

IMAGE: Shailesh Kumar celebrates after winning the men's high jump T63 final at World Para Athletics Championship, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Photo High jumper Shailesh Kumar......

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category. IMAGE: Diagnosed with Stargardt's syndrome at the age of 14, Valentina Petrillo had won bronze at the World Para......

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

IMAGE: Valentina Petrillo of Italy in action during heat 3. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow......

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

After giving three years to Paralympic preparations in Ukraine, high-jumper Sharad anxious He has spent the better part of last three years in Ukraine getting battle-ready for the 2020 Paralympics......

Afghanistan's athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

IMAGE: Afghanistan's para athlete Zakia Khudadadi had made a video appeal for help to leave Kabul after the Taliban swept to power to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics. Photograph: Zakia Khudadadi......