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Ukrainian badminton player chasing first Paralympic medal with an unexpected guest in the stands

Sep. 01, 2024 19:55 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Oksana Kozyna’s Paralympic debut was sure to have some unexpected moments, but the surprise she received might beat anything that could have happened on the court. The Ukrainian para badminton player was raised in an orphanage for disabled children in Dnipro,...

Jurgen Klopp joins the crowd at the Paralympics, cheering on long-time friend playing badminton

Aug. 29, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Fomer Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is used to being at the center of attention. On Thursday he was more than happy to be on the sidelines, cheering for his longtime friend Wojtek Czyz as he competed in badminton at the Paris Paralympics. “I stood next...

Teenage Paralympians aiming for Team USA’s first badminton medal

Aug. 29, 2024 09:55 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon barely spoke throughout the most pivotal points of their Paralympic debut. Team USA’s mixed doubles para badminton pair offered brief encouragement between points but moved around each other without a word once the shuttlecock was in...