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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Rio 2016 preview: men’s up to 54kg
A new champion will be crowned at Rio 2016 and the competition is wide open.
Training Tuesday with France’s Marie-Amelie le Fur
After winning a hat-trick of medals at London 2012, what is in store for the T44 athlete at Rio 2016?
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: women’s up to 41kg
Turkey’s Paralympic, world and European champion Nazmiye Muratli will face a tough challenge.
Kazakhstan, Iceland reveal Rio 2016 teams
Kazakhstan will send 10 athletes to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, and Iceland five.
Teenager Isis Holt prepares for Paralympic debut in Rio.
The Australian 15-year-old cannot even remember watching London 2012 but heads to Rio 2016 as a double world champion and world record holder.
Rio 2016 preview: powerlifting men’s up to 49kg
The world and Paralympic champion will meet the world record holder in a tantalising clash.
The IPC's update on the Rio 2016 Organising Committee’s financial situation
The IPC today met with the Mayor of Rio and Federal Government to try find solutions to the Rio 2016 Organising Committee's budget issues.
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.
World’s fastest Paralympian aims to go even faster at Rio 2016
Ireland’s Jason Smyth aims to surpass the 10.46 seconds he set to win his second successive 100m Paralympic gold at London 2012.
Para athletics explained – Officials
Frederico Nantes, the Chief International Technical Official at September’s Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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.
Brazilian Para equestrian team ready to ride
Brazil’s Chef D’Equipe hopes her riders and horses can put on performances that draw national interest in the sport.
Brazil’s Bullock excited about #ProudParalympian
Former wheelchair tennis player Samanta Bullock will be one of the leaders at the relaunch of Proud Paralympian at Rio 2016.
Swimming at Rio 2016: Who has podium potential?
Most people are familiar with the big names to look out for, but who could also win a medal for their country?
Denmark, US Virgin Islands, Haiti name Rio 2016 teams
Denmark will send 15 Para athletes to the Games; Haiti, US Virgin Islands name one athlete each.