PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para equestrian: Q&A with Roberta Sheffield
Get to know the Canadian grade III rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Eduardo Dutra set to make his Paralympic debut in Rio
The T54 wheelchair racer hopes competing at September’s Paralympic Games will inspire Uruguayan people to pursue their life dreams.
Mariano Travaglino to referee at his second Paralympics
Ahead of Rio 2016, the Argentinian shares his experience of being one of the world’s best blind football referees.
The 10 must watch events of Rio 2016
A guide to the hottest tickets at the upcoming Paralympic Games as the world’s best Para athletes prepare to inspire and excite the world.
Message of peace unveiled at Rio landmark
Giant mosaic made up of 500 flags designed by local schoolchildren goes on show ahead of official opening of Paralympics.
Al-Hussein visits Ottobock for assessment
The member of the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team went to the Ottobock’s Repair Service Center for Prosthetics, Orthotics and Wheelchairs on Sunday (4 September).
Excitement building in Australia’s Rio 2016 team
Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin believes Australia has the “perfect balance” of experience ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 ticket sales reach 1.5 million mark
Brazil could win their first gold of the Games through Odair Santos in the men’s 5,000m T11.
Record number of broadcasters for Rio 2016
Coverage is expected to reach a global audience of four billion for the first time, and be the start of a digital revolution for Para sport.
History could be made at Friday’s athletics sessions claims IPC President
With many of the world’s fastest Paralympians in action, Sir Philip Craven is excited for the second day of athletics at Rio 2016.