Why Ukraine’s Small Paralympic Team Packs Such a Big Punch

The Ukrainians finished fifth in the overall medal standings in Tokyo with 98, just six fewer than the United States, despite having a much smaller delegation.

The Moving Moments as the Paralympics Ended

Sights from Tokyo as the Games wrapped up.

‘Inspiration Porn’: Paralympians Know It When They See It

Athletes reject the idea that they should be admired just for coping with disabilities, and not also for what they’ve accomplished.

Disabled Japanese Are Often Invisible. Will Paralympics Bring Lasting Light?

Tokyo improved its infrastructure before the Games, but activists wonder how long the focus will continue in a country with a long history of excluding people with disabilities.

Dispatch From the Paralympics

What happened in competition during the first week of competition in Tokyo.

Goalball Teammates Set Paralympic Record for Longevity

Asya Miller and Lisa Czechowski, who have won three Paralympic medals as teammates, first competed together at the Sydney Games in 2000.

For These Paralympians, a Pursuit of Excellence Means Life Abroad

The United States may be the birthplace of basketball, but to make a career out of playing wheelchair hoops, athletes have had to move overseas.

How 2 Afghan Paralympians Defied the Odds to Get From Kabul to Tokyo

Their evacuation and eventual arrival in Japan involved multiple stops and many helping hands.

Morgan Stickney’s Race Against the Clock

Stickney, who endured first one amputation and then another, has put off surgery to chase a world record. After years of pain, she is closer to it than ever.

Overlooked No More: Randy Snow, Paralympic Champion of Wheelchair Tennis

He won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 1992 Games in Barcelona and was the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.

A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics

Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.

A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics

Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.

Paralympics to Open With Empty Stands but a Bigger Stage

Television exposure and new interest from sponsors are raising hopes that the Games can build on their momentum.

Afghan Paralympic Athlete Pleads for Help to Leave the Country

“My intention is to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Please hold my hand and help me,” Zakia Khudadadi, a taekwondo athlete pleaded in a video from Kabul.

The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals

In Japan, mascots typically play a major role in branding campaigns. But Miraitowa and Someity have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.

Overcoming Disability and Finding Love

Kevin Brousard, a Paralympic athlete, said “I didn’t consider myself lovable,” until he met Megann Karch.