Originally, the idea was to pair the 1968 Paralympic Games with the Olympic Games in Mexico City. However, two years prior, the Mexican government backed out of the commitment to host the Paralympics ...

The 1968 Paralympic Games were due to be hosted alongside the Mexico City 1968 Olympics, but the Mexican government decided against hosting the Paralympics due to technical difficulties.

Marked by turmoil, tragedy and triumph, 1968 was a roller coaster. Political protests hit an international crescendo, violence struck at the heart of America and wartime atrocities tested the ...

the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena on August 31, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) The Paralympic games recognize the efforts and ...

A patient from Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware was part of the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships.

And honestly, as the summer comes to a close, the Paralympics are the perfect treat to distract us from the bitter end of warm days. Here you'll find all of our Paralympics content, giving you a ...

Casey Murphy is a NJ writer specializing in swimming and diving. The first Summer Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960, featuring eight sports, with swimming being one of the original eight.

With over 4,000 athletes in 22 sports, Paralympic athletes have proved they’re fierce competitors. This summer, a record number of broadcasters and platforms are providing live coverage of the ...

Latest news on the Olympics & Paralympics. TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi is going back to his strength when the next Summer Olympics come around in four years' time, to be sta ...

USA Track and Field is bringing the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field program in-house beginning Jan. 1 as part of a partnership ...

Equestrian events will be held from Tuesday, September 3 to Saturday, September 7 at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Of the three equestrian disciplines held at the Olympic Games, only dressage is ...

The complete Closing Ceremony schedule, including TV listings, is also available on the NBC Olympics schedule page. All live streams are also available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV ...