/tags/paralympics Paralympics en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:30:59 GMT /news-from-npr/2024-09-09/team-usa-finished-3rd-in-the-paralympic-medal-count-here-are-the-highlights The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:30:59 GMT /news-from-npr/2024-09-09/team-usa-finished-3rd-in-the-paralympic-medal-count-here-are-the-highlights Rachel Treisman /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-08-29/local-para-athletes-training-competing-paris Excitement is mounting over Paralympics games in Paris. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-08-29/local-para-athletes-training-competing-paris /2024-08-14/meet-the-dayton-police-officer-headed-to-the-2024-paralympics-for-wheelchair-fencing The Summer Olympics may be over, but the 2024 Paralympics are just getting ready to begin, and Dayton Police Officer Byron Branch will be there. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:59:08 GMT /2024-08-14/meet-the-dayton-police-officer-headed-to-the-2024-paralympics-for-wheelchair-fencing Jason Reynolds /sports/2016-07-19/the-upcoming-summer-paralympic-games-a-film-about-injured-snowboarder-kevin-pearce The Summer Olympics are being held in Rio de Janeiro for 16 days next month, starting on August 5th. Not long after that, the Summer Paralympics, a… Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:00:05 GMT /sports/2016-07-19/the-upcoming-summer-paralympic-games-a-film-about-injured-snowboarder-kevin-pearce /sports/2016-02-29/sports-programs-for-kids-with-all-abilities-or-special-needs All children benefit from physical activity and the enjoyment that can come with sports and teamwork. But for those who are disabled, participating in… Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:30:05 GMT /sports/2016-02-29/sports-programs-for-kids-with-all-abilities-or-special-needs