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Retiring great Shingo Kunieda departs after helping raise profile of wheelchair tennis

Tennis Feb 8, 2023

Retiring great Shingo Kunieda departs after helping raise profile of wheelchair tennis

Kunieda is known as the Roger Federer of wheelchair tennis and won 50 Grand Slam titles and four Paralympic gold medals.

World No. 1 wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda retires

Tennis Jan 22, 2023

World No. 1 wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda retires

The 38-year-old's career featured 50 Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles as well as four Paralympic gold medals.

Delayed pick for 2030 Winter Olympics host puts Sapporo in a bind

National | FOCUS Dec 12, 2022

Delayed pick for 2030 Winter Olympics host puts Sapporo in a bind

by Eric Johnston

The IOC’s announcement could further complicate the city’s effort, as bid supporters and opponents face off next year — especially in April’s local elections.

Volunteers: The unsung heroes at the Tokyo Paralympics

Commentary / Japan Dec 22, 2021

Volunteers: The unsung heroes at the Tokyo Paralympics

by Hannah Aspden

Japan's Paralympics volunteers went out of their way with every person treating the competitors with respect and compassion and leaving a lasting, positive impression of the country.

Tokyo Paralympics helped foster greater understanding of disabilities, survey says

National Nov 8, 2021

Tokyo Paralympics helped foster greater understanding of disabilities, survey says

However, the number of people with disabilities who feel discriminated against has not dropped significantly since before the Games.

Disabled skaters in Brazil aiming for Paralympic inclusion

More Sports Oct 24, 2021

Disabled skaters in Brazil aiming for Paralympic inclusion

After skateboarding's strong debut at the Tokyo Olympics, organizers at an event in Brazil expressed hope that the sport could be added to the Paralympic schedule for Brisbane 2032.

How do you deflect a controversy? Keigo Oyamada blames the media.

Music | Sound Off Sep 22, 2021

How do you deflect a controversy? Keigo Oyamada blames the media.

by Patrick St. Michel

Musician Keigo Oyamada cries foul over how he was portrayed in a pair of magazine articles that ended up causing him a job at the Tokyo Olympics.

Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end

Summer Paralympics Sep 6, 2021

Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end

Farewells and mixed feelings abound as athletes return home and symbols of the Games are removed from public view.

'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo

Summer Paralympics Aug 24, 2021

'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo

by Jason Coskrey

Athletes from across the globe gathered to celebrate the long awaited start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics during the Games’ opening ceremony on Tuesday.

Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?

Summer Paralympics | Longform Aug 23, 2021

Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?

by Rebecca Saunders

Paralympians are poised to fight for medals and respect at a Games devoid of spectators.

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

Summer Paralympics Aug 23, 2021

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

by Dan Orlowitz

Classes for each sport at the Paralympics are determined by the impairment and the degree to which it affects an athlete.

2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson

Summer Paralympics Aug 23, 2021

2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson

by William Lang

If the Olympics are typically celebrated for their athletic achievements, the Paralympics are no less deserving when it comes to the inspirational performances on display.

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