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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Sport Week: From USA to Canada, Orr keeps it pro
The former US wheelchair rugby coach has put Team Canada in good position for their first Paralympic gold.
Pineapples and paper bras: Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony
With three months until the curtain goes up, the creative team gives a few hints about what to expect at the Maracana Stadium on 7 September.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in wheelchair rugby
Here are six players to watch in action, plus others who may fly under the radar.
Faces of the Future: Netherlands’ Liesette Bruinsma
The 15-year-old swimmer will be making her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, where she hopes to win a gold medal.
South Korea’s Chun aims to go one better at Rio 2016
The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.
Judoka Mouloud seeks to top the podium in Rio
Algeria’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist is hoping to claim the title at September’s Paralympic Games.
US women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships
Great Britain name shooting team for Rio 2016
Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.
Sport Week: History of wheelchair rugby
Learn how the sport originally called Murderball made it into the Paralympics.
Sport Week: Wheelchair rugby venue
All the chair-knocking, fast-paced action can be watched at the Carioca Arena 1 during the Paralympic Games.
Five top Americas lifters expected at Rio 2016
Getting into the world top three is not easy, but that is exactly what the best powerlifters from the region have done in 2016.
China’s Xu hints at retirement after Rio 2016
The seven-time Paralympic swimming champion said that he is considering hanging up his googles after the Paralympic Games.
Canada names wheelchair rugby team for Rio 2016
Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.
2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.