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Debora Campos: Best and worst moments
The Brazilian pistol shooter, who recently set a new national record, talks about moments of pure bliss but also utter disappointment at Fort Benning, USA.

Rio 2016 preview: R3 (mixed 10m air rifle prone SH1)
Featuring all three podium finishers from the 2014 World Championships and London 2012 Paralympic Games, this event is not to be missed.

Rio 2016 preview: P1 (men’s 10m air pistol SH1)
Featuring the much anticipated debut of Ukraine’s Oleksii Denysiuk, this competition will be the second pistol event of Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 preview: P2 (women’s 10m air pistol SH1)
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani will go for Iran’s first gold medal in shooting since Sydney 2000.

Rio 2016 preview: R1 (men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
Sweden’s Jonas Jacobsson will go for his 31st Paralympic medal at the Olympic Shooting Centre at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Veronika Vadovicova: My best and worst moments
The Slovakian world champion relives the times she will remember forever, and those she would rather forget.

Rio 2016 preview: R2 (women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
The first shooting medal event of the Paralympic Games will feature a head-to-head between the world champion and world record holder.

Sport Week: Four questions for Kosmala and Jacobsson
Two of shooting’s most recognisable, and successful, athletes answer the same questions.

Sport Week: Rio 2016 Paralympic shooting venue
The Olympic Shooting Centre will host 12 medal events between 8-14 September.

Sport Week: Dahl’s journey to Rio is ‘dream come true’
As one of the youngest female shooters to line-up at the Paralympics this September, the USA’s Mckenna Dahl is aiming to impress.

Sport Week: History of shooting Para sport
In 30 years the programme has evolved rapidly and produced some of Para sports most recognisable faces.
Sport Week: Foth to lead biggest US shooting team at Rio 2016
Coach Bob Foth, an Olympic silver medallist, will lead the largest US shooting team in history to September’s Paralympic Games.

10.9 Tuesdays: Vadovicova closer to Paralympic gold
The Slovakian Paralympic champion from Beijing 2008 on converting her training scores to competition success.

Argentinian and Canadian athletes announced for Rio
Argentina’s athletics and Canada’s shooting and wheelchair tennis teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.

Sport Week: Introduction to shooting
A test of body and mind – quite often with conflict between the two – shooting is the ultimate demonstration of accuracy and skill.
Top SH1 shooters on their road to Rio
A wealth of athletes from across the globe show the depth of talent in the SH1 field.

David aims to be hero ‘just for one day’
The Hungarian shooter wants to pay tribute to late musician David Bowie by reaching the podium at Rio 2016.

Top SH2 shooters on their road to Rio
A brief guide to some of the best shooters expected at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Jacobsson focuses on ‘three F’s’
After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.

Krisztina David: Best and worst moments
From claiming World Championships silver to losing friends, the Hungarian shooter describes her career so far.