USOC, CoSport announce Rio 2016 Paralympic Games ticket sales

Individual tickets, packages are available for US residents exclusively through cosport.com. 19 Nov 2015
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Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.

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By US Paralympics

“Together with CoSport, we are excited to extend an invitation to Team USA fans from around the country to share this truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

US Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and CoSport have announced that individual tickets and packages for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are now available exclusively through cosport.com http://www.cosport.com. CoSport/Jet Set Sports has been appointed the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Global Authorised Ticket Reseller for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games serving the United States among 161 other territories vying for gold.

On 7 September 2016, the world will come together in Rio de Janeiro for the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, followed by 11 days of competition in one of Brazil’s most unique destinations. It is anticipated that Team USA will have its largest delegation to date at the Games.

In order to secure individual Rio 2016 tickets, US residents are invited to first create a cosport.com account. Individual tickets went on sale (first come, first served) on Monday 16 November. Hotel and ticket packages including access to some of the most sought after events is already available for sale exclusively through cosport.com.

“CoSport has a deep knowledge of Brazil and is preparing to welcome fans of Team USA with an exciting variety of tndividual ticket and package options,” said CoSport President Robert F. Long. “Our hotel and tickets packages especially simplify attending the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games so our guests can focus on enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience. There will be plenty of opportunities to choose from once sales open, but the best packages will surely go fast.”

All CoSport offerings for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be made available exclusively through cosport.com. Details on the sales process -- including timeline, pricing, and terms and conditions – are available at cosport.com. Visit cosport.com or contact the CoSport team directly with any questions before purchasing.

“For our athletes and fans alike, there are few experiences more exhilarating than being part of competing on the world stage,” said Rick Adams USOC Chief of Paralympic Sport and National Governing Body organisational development. “Together with CoSport, we are excited to extend an invitation to Team USA fans from around the country to share this truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.”