While lack of accessible sports facilities is a challenge faced by persons with disabilities in participating in sports, it is not directly related to media coverage.

Bias against persons with disabilities in the media is a major factor contributing to their limited representation in sports media.

Using derogatory language or imagery to describe persons with disabilities is an example of negative portrayal of disability in sports media.

The media plays a crucial role in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports by providing accurate and balanced coverage of adaptive sports, challenging stereotypes and biases against persons with disabilities, and raising awareness about their achievements in sports.

Highlighting the achievements of persons with disabilities is an example of a positive portrayal of disability in sports media.

Media coverage can have a positive impact on the participation of persons with disabilities in sports by increasing awareness about adaptive sports, challenging stereotypes and biases against persons with disabilities, and providing role models for persons with disabilities who aspire to participate in sports.

ESPN is a media organization that has provided extensive coverage of adaptive sports, including the Paralympic Games and other adaptive sports events.

Social media can play a significant role in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports by providing a platform for persons with disabilities to share their stories and experiences, challenging stereotypes and biases against persons with disabilities, and raising awareness about adaptive sports and encouraging participation.

#ParalympicsRising, #AdaptiveSportsForAll, and #WeThe15 are examples of social media campaigns that have promoted the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports.

Journalists covering sports for persons with disabilities may face challenges such as lack of knowledge about adaptive sports, negative attitudes and biases against persons with disabilities, and limited access to adaptive sports events.

Sports organizations can play a significant role in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports by providing funding for adaptive sports programs, organizing adaptive sports events and competitions, and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in sports.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Special Olympics International, and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are examples of sports organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion of adaptive sports.

Government agencies can play a significant role in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports by developing policies and regulations to support adaptive sports, providing funding for adaptive sports programs and facilities, and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in sports.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and Sports Authority of India are examples of government agencies that have made significant contributions to the promotion of adaptive sports in India.

To improve media coverage of sports for persons with disabilities in India, it is important to address challenges such as lack of awareness about adaptive sports among sports journalists, negative attitudes and biases against persons with disabilities in the media, and limited access to adaptive sports events for journalists.