PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Games on! Brazil welcomes the Paralympics
IPC President promises Rio 2016 will “surprise, inspire and excite” as he hails the start of the ‘People’s Games’ at Maracana extravaganza.
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part two
With just a day to go until the Para athletics action gets underway at the Olympic stadium we pose three more questions to our Prediction Panel.
Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony Speech
7 September – Sir Philip Craven, IPC President
Samsung launches exciting Paralympics campaign
Major new initiative by IPC partner will highlight the importance of meaningful innovation and accessibility for everyone.
Colourful and joyous – Rio knows how to put on a show
The Maracana stadium hosted a spectacular Opening Ceremony for the Paralympics on Wednesday (September 8).
Ukraine aim to reclaim football 7 Paralympic title
After winning silver at London 2012, world No.1 Ukraine will be the strong favourite to reclaim in Rio the Paralympic title they won at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Rio 2016 preview: table tennis
The 29 table tennis medal events will be contested at the Riocentro Pavilion 3 venue on 8-17 September.
Ibrahim Al-Hussein revealed as flag bearer for IPA Team
The swimmer, who lost his leg in a bombing in Syria, will be the first athlete to enter the Maracana Stadium at the Opening Ceremony.
Benoit Huot: My best and worst moments
The Canadian swimming legend reflects on an illustrious career, including the highs and lows.
The bar is loaded: Powerlifters ready for Rio 2016
After setting world records in 15 out of the 20 weight categories in 2015, 183 lifters are ready for the most competitive Paralympic Games yet.