Andrew Parsons

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India sign off with best ever tally of 19 medals as Games come to a close

The defining images from Day 13 of the Tokyo Paralympics and the stories powering the men and women photographed.

Afghanistan's two Paralympians 'extremely emotional' after arrival in Tokyo for Games

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli would not speak to reporters while they were at the Games. Organisers wanted to avoid "a selfie-fest" with other athletes, but stressed that the pair would be allowed to mingle.

Afghanistan's two Paralympians land in Japan, will compete at Tokyo 2020, says IPC

With the swift fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli had been among the tens of thousands trapped and unable to leave the country. But they were evacuated last weekend.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Britain's Sarah Storey shines, records tumble on Day One

British cyclist Sarah Storey added to her glorious golden history as wheelchair rugby powerhouses Australia suffered a shock defeat on Day One of the delayed Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Afghanistan's flag will be part of opening ceremony as a 'sign of solidarity', says IPC chief Andrew Parsons

Afghan athletes were forced to withdraw from the Games as all flights out of capital Kabul got cancelled after the Taliban seized control of the strife-torn nation.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 organisers press ahead with plan to allow students to attend

The Tokyo 2020 organising committee and the IPC also back the plan for student fans. They argue it's important to have students view athletes with disabilities, which could change attitudes in a relatively conservative society like Japan

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Games set to open under shadow of COVID-19 pandemic

As at the Olympics, the event will be marked by strict virus rules, with almost all spectators banned and tough restrictions on athletes and other participants.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Paralympics chief Andrew Parsons says chances of athletes spreading COVID-19 'remote'

As the Games approach, Japan is battling a fourth virus wave and public opinion remains firmly opposed to hosting them this summer.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: IPC to grant members, athletes total of $2.2 million in build-up to tournament

The IPC said it would begin awarding grants in February, six months before the 24 August opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympic Games delayed one year by the coronavirus pandemic.

IPC chief Andrew Parsons hopes Tokyo Paralympics 2020 will change perception towards disability in Japanese society

Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), hopes Tokyo 2020 will spark a change in perceptions of people with disabilities in Japan.