Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee vowed that all athletes should be able to compete without discrimination, after the Muslim-majority country barred Israelis from the competition.

Member of Parliament Michael Danby called on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to host the Paralympics swimmers in Australia instead.

Days after vowing to bar Israelis, Malaysia reaffirms ban on athletes for event.

It was the 21st medal in the illustrious career of the 31-year-old Israeli swimmer.

Les stars paralympiques israéliennes Moran Samuel et Pascale Berkowitz sont un modèle de courage et une source d’inspiration

Depending on the passenger’s immune status, he or she should be vaccinated against hepatitis A, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, chickenpox, mumps and measles.

Despite Israel’s Paralympic success and reputation in rehabilitation through sports, specialized racing wheelchairs are not available in the country, so De Pilosof imported it himself.

Despite their enthusiasm, the team faces a raft of challenges: a lack of funding, a paucity of special playing crutches and difficulties finding a regular pitch for training.

Israeli Paralympic stars Moran Samuel and Pascale Berkowitz shine for others

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