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Success of London 2012 underlines the potential for Rio 2016
22.11.2012 IPC reveals record international TV audiences for London 2012 and challenges Rio to build on the success
IPC President challenges Rio 2016 to surpass London 2012
21.11.2012 London 2012 debrief opens in Rio with IPC President laying down the gauntlet to the 2016 host city
London 2012 debrief to begin in Rio
20.11.2012 The London 2012 organising committee will transfer their Games knowledge to the staff of Rio 2016 this week.
Rio 2016 announces mascot contest
12.11.2012 The Rio 2016 Organising Committee is calling upon Brazilian professionals and companies to submit proposals for the 2016 Paralympic Games mascot.
44th anniversary of 1968 Games
09.11.2012 Here’s a look back at the Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games, which were held 44 years ago this week.
Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012
09.11.2012 Starting on Monday (12 November), the IPC will count down the Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012.
NPCs receive piece of London 2012 cauldron
08.11.2012 All 164 nations that participated in the London 2012 Games will received a handmade copper petal from the Paralympic cauldron.
Sochi 2014 holds World Press Briefing
07.11.2012 The Sochi 2014 organising committee invited the world’s press and media representatives to Russia this week for a brief orientation.
Fankhauser wins Swiss Paralympic Newcomer Award
31.10.2012 London 2012 silver medallist Tobias Fankhauser was named the Swiss Paralympic Newcomer of 2012.
Jamaica’s Cunningham receives prestigious award
31.10.2012 London 2012 gold medallist Alphanso Cunningham was named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete with a Disability at the Commonwealth Sports Awards gala.

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Success of London 2012 underlines the potential for Rio 2016

IPC President challenges Rio 2016 to surpass London 2012

London 2012 debrief to begin in Rio

Rio 2016 announces mascot contest

44th anniversary of 1968 Games

Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012

NPCs receive piece of London 2012 cauldron

Sochi 2014 holds World Press Briefing

Fankhauser wins Swiss Paralympic Newcomer Award

Jamaica’s Cunningham receives prestigious award

Dias looking to add more gold in Montreal

IPC and WADA join forces to promote clean sport

Fantastic summer of sport continues at Swimming Worlds

Four powerlifters suspended after anti-doping rule violations

Athletics - men's 200m T52 Medal Ceremony - 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships, Lyon

Athletics - Silvania Costa de Oliveira - women's long jump T12 final - 2013 IPC Athletics World C...

Athletics - Men's javelin Throw F44 medal ceremony - 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships, Lyon

Athletics - women's 100m T54 final - 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships, Lyon