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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Model of Barra Olympic Park tailors for visually impaired
Detailed replica unveiled to mark 500 days until the Paralympic Games
Rio 2016 reveals Paralympic torch relay details
Event will involve all five regions of Brazil and British town Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic Games
IPC confident of breaking Paralympic TV viewing records at Rio 2016
IPC President Sir Philip Craven speaks about his confidence for the Games to mark 500 days to go.
Rio 2016 celebrates 500 days until the Paralympic Games with flash mob in Copacabana
Dancers defy the rain in routine that brings together performers, including some in wheelchairs, from different musical styles.
IPC launches IPC Academy Campus 2016 to be held in Rio, Brazil
The IPC Academy, the IPC’s education division, will also take over operation of Paralympic Games Knowledge Management
Usain Bolt runs as guide for blind Paralympic champion Guilhermina in Rio
Six-time Olympic champion from Jamaica trains with Brazil’s three-time Paralympic champion ahead of 'Mano a Mano' event.
Agitos Foundation paves Road to Rio 2016
The first of four workshops for coaches, classifiers, athletes and sport managers, run in partnership with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, will start on Saturday (18 April).
Mexican lifters excited for Mexico City 2015
Four Paralympic and Worlds medallists will form part of a team of 36 powerlifters competing at home in the Americas Open from 26-29 April.
Canada’s Ferguson not focusing on Rio 2016 just yet
The veteran wheelchair basketball player is first hoping to qualify for next year’s Paralympics with success at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016
The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.
Pan American countries see increase in para-canoe participation
According to COPAC’s Leonardo Maiola the sport is enjoying growth ahead of its debut at Rio 2016.
New edition of The Paralympian out now!
How the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sports were chosen is the main feature of the first edition of 2015.
Four German youngsters set their sights on Glasgow 2015
Four young German talents want to qualify for Glasgow 2015 on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympics
NPC Portugal appoints Oliveira as Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Australia to benefit from significant broadcast coverage of Rio 2016 Paralympics
Seven signs all-encompassing agreement for rights across all media platforms including 14 hours a day of live coverage.
Brazil's 7-a-side footballers tell rivals: "We're ready to win gold at Rio 2016"
Seven-a-side team say they have the skill and flair to overcome Russia and Ukraine, who have dominated the sport in recent years