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Paralympics

20 para-athletes selected for NextGen Para Talent Programme

NextGen Para Talent programme cyclist Amelia Tan (left) and swimmer Elliot Goh were among those unveiled on Sept 1.
NextGen Para Talent programme cyclist Amelia Tan (left) and swimmer Elliot Goh were among those unveiled on Sept 1.

ST Full-time Report: Quah siblings to skip Asiad, put swimming on hold to pursue studies

Let’s build a better and more inclusive Singapore, says PM Wong at inaugural Paralympic Day

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (seated) trying out a recumbent hand cycle at the launch of the inaugural Paralympic Day at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, on Aug 29, 2026.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (seated) trying out a recumbent hand cycle at the launch of the inaugural Paralympic Day at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, on Aug 29, 2026.

LA28 Olympic ticket sales top 6 million; next public sale set for 2027

There will be no more public ticket draws in 2026. LA28 has not set a date for the 2027 sale.
There will be no more public ticket draws in 2026. LA28 has not set a date for the 2027 sale.

Paralympics-US can challenge China, shift minds at LA28 Paralympics, Truwit says

U.S. Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit poses for a picture in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Rory Carroll
U.S. Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit poses for a picture in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Rory Carroll

Paralympics-British Paralympic great Storey retires, ends hopes of LA 2028 bid

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Road Cycling - Women's C4-5 Road Race - Victory Ceremony - Clichy-sous-Bois, France - September 6, 2024 Sarah Storey of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal. REUTERS/Maria Abranches
Paris 2024 Paralympics - Road Cycling - Women's C4-5 Road Race - Victory Ceremony - Clichy-sous-Bois, France - September 6, 2024 Sarah Storey of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal. REUTERS/Maria Abranches

Los Angeles to host record-breaking Paralympics in 2028 with 560 medal events

Singapore’s boccia player Jeralyn Tan en route to a historic silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Boccia is one of the sports that are expected to reach gender parity for the first time at Los Angeles 2028.
Singapore’s boccia player Jeralyn Tan en route to a historic silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Boccia is one of the sports that are expected to reach gender parity for the first time at Los Angeles 2028.

Olympics-Timeline of sports bans for Russian and Belarusian athletes after invasion of Ukraine

Olympic rings in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Olympic rings in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Former national para-sailor Jovin Tan wins gold at Montreal 2026 World Boccia Cup

Singapore's Jovin Tan (left) and Jeralyn Tan win a BC1 male gold and BC1 female bronze respectively at the Montreal 2026 World Boccia Cup.
Singapore's Jovin Tan (left) and Jeralyn Tan win a BC1 male gold and BC1 female bronze respectively at the Montreal 2026 World Boccia Cup.

S’pore Disability Sports Council launches NextGen Para Talent Programme to support youth athletes

Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.
Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.

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