We just heard Jin from @BTS_twt is a fan of ours! โจ
"I hope that there will be a lot of interest in the Paralympics to be held in August this year."
Mic drop! ๐ค
ALT Jin before the Olympic flame relay in Paris. He raises his fists, he is wearing a white top and white trousers and a bracelet on his right wrist.
ALT Jin carries the Olympic torch in Paris in his left hand.
Three decades of shaping one of the world's biggest sporting events and creating a more inclusive society. When you look how far the International Paralympic Committee has come over the last 30 years, just imagine where we can go next. โฅ๏ธ #IPC30
IPC 30 Years | Just Imagine Where We Could Go Next
Over the last thirty years the IPC has been at the core of developing the Paralympic Movement. Just imagine where we could go next.
30 years ago on this very day the International Paralympic Committee was born! With a little help from our friends, join us in celebrating this momentous day. ๐ฅณ #IPC30
In honour of #IDPD, the IPC, @UNHumanRights and @SDGAction are proud to present the second series of the award-winning "Transforming Lives" campaign. The first episode focusses on the infrastructural legacies of the Barcelona 1992 Paralympics. #ChangeStartsWithSport#IDPWD2019
At times like these, we could all do with a ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
This is the story of Rafal Wilk and Rafal Mikolajczyk, a friendship united by sport.
#ChasingGreatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
An event that shook the world. The determination of an athlete that made sure no matter what - tragedy wouldn't stop his dreams from coming true. The IPC and @Allianz are honoured to present the story of Ryan Straschnitzki. ๐ฅ #ChasingGreatness#StrazStrong
Chasing Greatness: Episode 1 - Determination
The first episode in the newest joint series "Chasing Greatness" presented by the International Paralympic Committee and Allianz.
"People discriminate you, they don't believe in you. You have to learn to believe in yourself."
#ChasingGreatness journeys to South Africa to discover the ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ of @KGMontjane1.
Chasing Greatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are from August 24 to September 5. Song written and performed by Toni Hickman, Georgetragic, Keith Jones and Daniel Pemberton.
Proposal at the Paralympic Village! ๐ก๐
Huge congratulations to Para triathlete Lionel Morales Gonzalez and his soon-to-be wife Jes.
Lionel proposed outside the dining hall and Jes said yes! โค๏ธ Enhorabuena!
Record numbers around the world are not finding @Paralympics tough to watch. Billions of viewers now take in the Paralympics in hundreds of countries around the world. We hope the US President continues to watch and be inspired by the Paralympics.
"I lost my leg when a tank shell landed next to me. When I returned to sport, my goal was to build a legacy." ๐ฌ
This is the story of Ibrahim Al Hussein and the Global Refugee Wheelchair Basketball ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐.
#ChasingGreatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
"I want to go to the Paralympics, that's my goal." ๐ฌ
Cormac Ryan has big hopes for the future. A day with Madison de Rozario allowed Cormac to explore what life as a Para athlete could be like. ๐ฆ๐บ
Chasing Greatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
Check out the third and final Transforming Lives short film that showcases how the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games changed the way accessibility is viewed. Presented by the IPC, @UNHumanRights & @SDGaction.
Historic Win! ๐ฅ
Zakia Khudadadi wins the first-ever Paralympic medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team with a bronze in Taekwondo!
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#Paralympics#Paris2024
ALT Zakia Khudadadi of Refugee Paralympic Team celebrates after winning the Women's Taekwondo K44 -47kg Repechage contest against Nurcihan Ekinci of Team Turkey (not pictured) on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 29, 2024 in Paris, France.
Yuriko Koike, the governer of Tokyo sends in Anniversary wishes for our 30th Anniversary!
We cannot wait to see you next year! ๐๐ฝ @Tokyo2020@ecoyuri#IPC30
Love shot! ๐ ๐ธ
K-Pop kings @weareoneEXO with Bandabi on this day in 2018. This was just before the Paralympics at @PyeongChang2018. So grateful for the support, and hopefully we can all cross paths again!
#EXO#Paralympics#weareoneEXO
ALT A photo of the band EXO holding a mascot of Bandabi. The band features seven young musicians.
We are honoured to receive 30th Anniversary wishes from IPC Special Ambassadors, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Goro Inagaki and Shingo Katori! โค๏ธ
We cannot wait for @tokyo2020!
IPCใฏใใฉในใใผใใฎๅใ้ใใฆไธ็ใๅฃ็ตใใ้ผๅใใใใจใ็ฎๆใใพใใ#Paralympics#IPC30
Wishes from IPC Special Ambassadors Tsuyoshi, Goro and Shingo
A message from IPC Special Ambassadors Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Goro Inagaki and Shingo Katori ahead of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
It's #Gold for #PAK! F37 discus thrower Haider Ali wins his country's first medal of the Games!
His throw of 55.26m is a personal best and almost three metres longer than second place!
#Tokyo2020#Paralympics#ParaAthletics
Pakistan's Haider Ali wins the F37 shot put
Discus thrower earns Pakistan their first medal in Tokyo
ALT Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (R) meets with supporters of New Zealand Badminton player Wojtek Czyz on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 29, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images for PNZ)
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Happy Birthday, Shingo Katori. We are so delighted that Shingo is one of our Special Ambassadors for the Paralympic Games at @tokyo2020. ๐
Many happy returns, @ktrsngofficial!
ใฌใใใดใผ๏ผLetโs go!
@atarashiichizu have been speaking at a press conference for #Tokyo2020.
Dear Shingo, Goro and Tsuyoshi, we are always so grateful for your support. ๐ช๐ฝ #Paralympics
ALT Three Special Ambassadors raise their fist for the Paralympics.
ALT Shingo Katori at the press conference
ALT Three members of Smap alongside the IPC chief at the press conference.
"The IPC has always been a beacon of hope for people around the world. That light will continue to shine bright."
Thank you to @SenatorDurbin for supporting the Paralympic Movement. #IPC30
#Paralympics proposal alert ๐ฅบ
Manuel Antonio Vaz da Veiga, guide to Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo, popped the question after the women's T11 200m heats
May the two of them run together for life! โค๏ธ
#Tokyo2020#ParaAthletics
ALT Manuel Antonio Vaz da Veiga gets down on one knee and asks Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo, for whom he is a guide, to marry him! Fellow athletes clap in the background
Happy birthday, Lay! Give Me a Chance is like a birthday gift from you to us! ๐ถ ๐ We also heard Power during the #OpeningAsianParaGames2018 and that song means so much!โค๏ธ #HappyLayDay
When Cormac Ryan travelled to Dubai, it didn't just give him a chance to explore the world outside of Australia; it allowed him to look into his future career in Para athletics.
We're feeling the love ๐
A beautiful and powerful message from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, @jacindaardern on the IPC's 30th anniversary.
@NZParalympics #IPC30#Paralympics
WE HAVE REACHED 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM. ๐๐
Another reason to celebrate on this brilliant day at #Paris2024. To all our followers THANK you. Merci beaucoup. Grazie mille. Muito obrigado. #Paralympics@instagram
President of @worldcurling, Kate Caithness CBE is sending us Anniversary wishes! We are looking forward to seeing the sport's continued rise in popularity. ๐ฅ
#IPC30#Paralympics
Kate Caithness CBE
Kate Caithness CBE wishes the IPC a happy 30th Anniversary.
We will be hearing much more from @LA2028 Chairman Casey Wasserman in the next few years!
It is exciting to think how the Paralympic Games will look in 2028.
#IPC30#Paralympics
Casey Wasserman | LA2028 Chairman
Anniversary Wishes from Casey Wasserman - Chairman of LA 2028.
ๆฐใใๅ้! New friends! ๐ โค๏ธ
Hereโs Shingo Katori hanging out with new @Tokyo2020 friends Someity and Miratowa!
๐ธ: @ktrsngofficial#Paralympics
ALT Japanese actor and singer Shingo Katori holding mascots Someity and Miratowa.
Paralympic x Olympic couple! โค๏ธ
Paralympic track sprinter @hunterwoodhall is married to Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall.
Good luck to Tara who competes in the womenโs long jump final at the #Olympics today. Hunter will be cheering Tara on in the stadium.
#Paris2024
ALT Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall posing for a photograph on track side by side in Team USA kits.
ALT Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall posing for a photograph on track in Team USA kits, this time Hunter is carrying Tara on his back.
"We help each other, motivate each other. Our friendship goes beyond sport." ๐ฌ
Companionship, coming soon.
#ChasingGreatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
When Greg Polychronidis lines up for #Tokyo2020, heโll do so in the knowledge that he is the ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป for young athletes around the world.
#ChasingGreatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
Before the Paralympics, the cityโs infrastructure and transport was not accessible for persons with disabilities.
The IPC, @UNHumanRights and @SDGAction are proud to present the second episode in the Barcelona 1992 Transforming Lives series. #ChangeStartsWithSport
Transforming Lives| Barcelona 1992 Transport
The second short film that showcases the transportation legacy of the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games.
What is ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป?
For Paralympian Greg Polychronidis, it's all about securing another medal. For Greg's mentees, having a career like their hero is what motivates them every day.
#ChasingGreatness, presented by @Paralympics and @Allianz.
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Happy birthday to @Tokyo2020 Special Ambassador Shingo Katori. A huge advocate of Para Sports in Japan, we are so grateful for your support!
#Paralympics#Tokyo2020
ALT Shingo Katori pictured at a promotional event for the Paralympic Games, wearing his Someity mascot t-shirt.
ALT Shingo presents a medal to Tomoki Sato of Team Japan on the podium at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Credit: Getty Images.
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Happy Birthday, Shingo Katori. He was a Special Ambassador for the Paralympic Games at @tokyo2020, and Shingo is a huge supporter of Para Sports.
Many happy returns, @ktrsngofficial! ๐
ALT Shingo Katori celebrates his birthday today. Here he is at an event ahead of the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Only in the Paralympics.
Ibrahim Hamato inspires everyone around the world.
After losing his arms in an accident, he holds the bat in his mouth and serves with his foot.
Representing #EGY at his second Paralympics ๐
#ParaTableTennis#Tokyo2020#Paralympics
ALT Ibrahim Hamadtou EGY playing table tennis with the bat in his mouth
โYou are the reason I do what I do.โ
Nothingโs a long shot for ๐บ๐ธ Paralympic silver medallist @ArmlessArcher because he has always believed that anything is possible.
What moment pushed you to adapt? Who made it possible? bit.ly/3lfwLdY#SparkConfidence@Allianz
We are delighted to receive anniversary wishes from Chief Executive of @bp_plc Bob Dudley.
Here's to our continued strong partnership to @tokyo2020 and beyond. ๐ช๐ฝ
#IPC30#Paralympics
Bob Dudley | BP
Anniversary wishes from Bob Dudley - Chief Executive Officer of BP.
โก๏ธ First woman in history to win GOLD in shooting for #IND
โก๏ธ Set a new Paralympic record on her debut
โก๏ธ Equalled the world record
Can we all put our hands together for Avani Lekhara?! ๐
#Tokyo2020#ShootingParaSport#Paralympics
It is fantastic to hear from @AdeccoGroup Chief Executive Officer Alain Dehaze on our 30th Anniversary.
Here's to a continued lasting partnership!
#IPC30#Paralympics @AlainDehaze