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The big moment for Ukraine came at midday, when a collective of 27 athletes and para-athletes from each EU country took the torch and joined the relay in celebration of Europe Day on May 9.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Although an appeal against the suspension of the committees was upheld this year, Russian and Belarusian para-athletes remained banned from competitions until Friday.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Olympic organizers say the host city will “provide the best possible conditions for para-athletes and visitors with disabilities.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

A few months after his amputation, Carson started to reach out to other para-athletes on social media — most notably getting advice from Paralympic snowboarder Noah Elliott and Paralympic track-and-field athlete Ezra Frech.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

Caz, a wheelchair-user, had taken up sport aged 14 on the advice of her physiotherapists, and tried everything from swimming to fencing, regularly attending training sessions and competing in the UK with other para-athletes.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2021