Rio 2016: Best photos of the Games

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, take a look at some of the best photos from the Games 14 Sep 2026

The Rio 2016 cauldron, a golden object shaped like a sun, lights a stadium

The Rio 2016 Paralympics, held from 7 to 18 September 2016, featured more than 4,300 athletes from around the world.

ⒸThomas Lovelock for IOS/IOC

By IPC

Today (18 September) marks 10 years since the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, making it the perfect day to celebrate and relieve the 12-day Games.

The Rio 2016 Paralympics, held from 7 to 18 September 2016, featured 4,328 athletes from 160 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs). There were 528 medal events across 22 sports, with 83 countries winning at least one medal.

Take a look at some of the best photos from the Games and celebrate the memories created a decade ago.