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Move United Hartford Nationals
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Move United Seeks Hosts for 2027–2028 Nationals

One of the largest adaptive sports events in the United States is seeking host cities for 2027 and 2028. Move United is seeking hosts for the Hartford Nationals, which includes a youth and adult competition component. The weeklong event is staged in July on an annual basis, designed for youth, adults and masters athletes with […]

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SportsTravel Podcast John Kemp

John Kemp: Adaptive Sports, Inclusive Cities and Paralympic Progress

John Kemp may be the perfect person to be at the helm at the Lakeshore Foundation. As you’ll hear in this episode, his passion for the adaptive sports community isn’t just professional. It’s personal. Born without arms and legs, Kemp had to adjust at an early age to his surroundings, and managed to play baseball […]

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Warrior Games Weightlifting
Weightlifting is always one of the most popular events at the Warrior Games. Courtesy photo by The Department of Defense
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Warrior Games Return to Its Roots in Colorado Springs

There’s an important sporting event taking place over the next week and while the winners won’t receive a huge paycheck or national notoriety, what the competitors do receive is more important — purpose. The Warrior Games will take place in Colorado Springs from July 18–26, organized by the Department of Defense in coordination with the […]

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World Boccia
Boccia athletes Cassie Mitchell and Nick Taylor discuss strategy at Lakeshore Foundation. Photo via World Boccia

World Boccia S​elects Birmingham and Lakeshore Foundation for International Competition in 2026

Birmingham, Alabama, has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 World Boccia Challenger from June 16–23, 2026, at Lakeshore Foundation, the Boccia International Sports Federation has announced. The Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger event will bring together athletes from around the globe and will mark the first time since 2017 that the United […]

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Hartford Nationals
The 2024 Hartford Nationals took place in Hoover, Alabama, and will now be in Grand Rapids the next two years. Photo courtesy of Move United

Grand Rapids Prepares to Host 2025 Hartford Nationals

The Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability, is approaching in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with competition running from July 11–17. A first for the city and only the second time in Michigan, the competition — conducted by Move United — will […]

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National Wheelchair Basketball Association

Discover Monroe-West Monroe to Host National Wheelchair Basketball Association Events

Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s 2026 Adult and Junior Division National Championships at the West Monroe Sports & Events facility. The top 16 ranked wheelchair basketball teams in Adult Divisions I, II and III will earn an invitation to their respective national tournaments, scheduled for March 26–29, 2026. “We are […]

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2015 Para Hockey
The last time the World Para Ice Hockey Championship took place in the U.S. was also in Buffalo, in 2015. USA Hockey photo

Buffalo to Host 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championship

Buffalo is set to host some of the most intense and physical hockey action in the world this month when it welcomes the 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championship. For those who haven’t seen para hockey, or might think they know what it is solely by name, the event is an opportunity to showcase the […]

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World Sailing Inclusion Championships
The first World Sailing Inclusion Championships will take place in Oman this fall. World Sailing photo

World Sailing Inclusion Championships to Debut in Oman

The inaugural edition of its World Sailing Inclusion Championships will take place in Oman from November 30 through December 8, celebrating sailors with disabilities and marking a new chapter for Para Inclusive Sailing. Organized by Oman Sail and held at Al-Mussanah Sports City, the event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the […]

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NWBA

National Wheelchair Basketball Association Promotes Brandon McBeain to CEO

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association has announced Brandon McBeain as the organization’s new chief executive officer and executive director, succeeding former CEO David Shaffer who resigned April 25. “I am extremely excited to serve the NWBA members and board of directors in this new role,” McBeain said. “I look forward to developing new revenue streams […]

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USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

Bloomington to Host 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

The 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will be held at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from August 14–16. The event, hosted by the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, will bring more than 300 athletes and their families to Minnesota for the international competition. The USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will take place across […]

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