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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Ukraine wins Rio 2016 warm-up competition
The World No.1 team claimed the International Tournament in Arnhem, from 19-26 June, ahead of hosts the Netherlands and the USA.
Argentina seeks to break Brazil dominance in Rio
Argentina’s football 5-a-side team are hoping to break their neighbour’s 100 per cent record at the Paralympic Games this September.
Sport Week: Rahman’s coach strategises for the big lift
Ahmad Deljavan explains how he has built up the world’s strongest Paralympian to reach 300kg in Rio 2016.
Pipo Carlomagno follows his father’s Paralympic legacy
The Argentinian swimmer will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, 12 years after his father competed at his last, in Athens.
ITF announces singles entries for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation published the full list of wheelchair tennis entries for September’s Paralympic Games.
NPC Spain presents Rio 2016 kit
Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.
Argentina’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.
US women seek return to gold standard
After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.
US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.
US sitting volleyball not overlooking rivals
While the women’s team looks to finally overtake China, they know their opponents are improving just as much.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in table tennis
Here are eight athletes to watch for over the 11 sport classes during September’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 official slogan: ‘A New World’
Rio 2016 motto promotes the concepts of transformation through sport and changing the world for the better.
Sport Week: Table tennis venue
There will be eight competition tables, with 16 other tables for warm-ups, inside the Riocentro Pavillion 3 venue.
Stunning Rio 2016 Paralympic medals revealed
The medals feature a tiny device which makes a noise when the medal is shaken, allowing visually impaired athletes to know if they are gold, silver or bronze.
Sport Week: Introduction to table tennis
Table tennis is one of the most widely participated sports around the world.
Great Britain names football 7 team for Rio
Fourteen footballers, including two returning from London 2012, will compete in September’s Games.