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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Paralympic stars join the part as Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay begins
Track star Alan Oliveira and wheelchair tennis player Natália Mayara were amongst the first torchbearers.
Australia name first five athletes for Rio 2016
Daniela Di Toro and Melissa Tapper headline Australis’s five-strong table tennis team for September’s Paralympics.
Sport Week: Para-archery venue at Rio 2016
The competition will take place in one of Rio’s iconic, cultural venues.
Groups drawn for football 5 at Rio 2016
Reigning Paralympic champion Brazil will face European champions Turkey, whilst top-seeded Argentina was drawn with Beijing 2008 silver medallist China.
Canada reveals Rio 2016 team collection
Hudson’s Bay Company has designed the outfits athletes will wear during the Rio 2016 Games.
Sport week: Introduction to para-archery
Here is a brief overview of the sport that has appeared in every Paralympics.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA stays undefeated
Denmark also looked strong on day two in their push toward Rio qualification.
Sport Week: Brazil aim for top five finish in swimming
National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.
Rowers take final shot for Rio in Qualification Regatta
Those who missed out on opportunities in the 2015 World Championships have one last chance this week.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France undefeated
The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.
Sport Week: Brazil's time to shine in sitting volleyball
Wellington Platini says focus and aggression essential for Brazil to beat the strong teams in Rio.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball ones to watch at Rio
Keep tabs on these four athletes expected to help their teams to gold in September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.
New-look sailing venue for Rio 2016 opens doors to public
Marina da Glória has been expanded and modernised, with new leisure facilities aimed at attracting city residents and visitors.
Rio 2016 sports festival takes Olympic and Paralympic spirit to favela children
Youngsters from underprivileged communities seize opportunity to try out new sports ranging from canoeing to goalball.
Riders make final push for Rio 2016 selection
Para-equestrian riders from around the world are in Deauville for shots at representing their nations at the Paralympics.