The inclusion of transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo in the Paris Paralympics has ignited a debate on fairness in sports. J.K. Rowling, along with former female athletes Martina Navratilova and Sharron Davies, have voiced their criticism, highlighting the biological advantages of male-bodied athletes. Petrillo, who previously competed as a male, qualified for the women’s T12 400m […]
PARIS: Pakistan’s Haider Ali believes that the Paralympic Games are always special and something he looks forward to. Haider is a hero that Pakistan does not deserve. Even though athletics is enjoying great hype due to Arshad Nadeem’s feat at the Olympics, the same feat was achieved by Haider in Tokyo in discus throw where […]
Wheelchair basketball is set to be one of the most highly anticipated events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With over 100 countries actively participating in the sport, teams like France, the USA, and Great Britain are expected to draw significant attention as they compete in this intense and fast-paced game. Wheelchair basketball has its […]
The 17th Paralympic Games commenced under clear skies in Paris, marking a significant moment for disability sports with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Place de la Concorde. The event, witnessed by 35,000 spectators, set a powerful tone for the Games, blending energetic dance, music, and a parade of 128 nations. The theme of the […]
Paris 2024 has announced that over two million tickets have been sold for the Paralympic Games, just ahead of the opening ceremony, with organisers confident it will be a sold-out event. In a statement, organisers highlighted that one million tickets had been sold within the last month. Approximately 500,000 tickets remain available, which, if sold, […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be represented by a single athlete at the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, with Haider Ali set to compete in the discus throw event. The Games, taking place from August 28 to September 8, will see Ali accompanied by a coach and a chef. At 40 years old, Haider Ali is a […]