American Paralympic athlete Ezra Frech representing the USA

American Paralympic athlete Ezra Frech shares his experience representing the USA on the global stage, aiming for gold in the upcoming Summer Paralympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics organizers unveiled Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower made of recycled French steel, with athletes parading through the city on boats. Iconic venues include Eiffel Tower Stadium and medals embedded with tower iron. Olympics start July 26 and Paralympics start August 28.

Survivor of Deadly Bus Crash Qualifies for Paralympics

Jacob Wassermann, a survivor of a deadly bus crash in Canada, has qualified for rowing in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, nearly six years after the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 16 of his teammates and hockey club staff members.

Ban on Russian and Belarusian Athletes in Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Russian and Belarusian athletes are barred from marching in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set stricter limits than the International Olympic Committee, in response to the invasion of Ukraine.