PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Awards given for the Samsung Paralympic Bloggers project
Spain’s Teresa Perales, Brazil’s Natalia Mayara and Terezinha Guilhermina were the winners.
Wheelchair tennis – The best quotes
Dylan Alcott, Gordon Reid, Andy Lapthorne, Aniek van Koot and Kgothatso Montjane share their reactions from a thrilling competition.
Shahrad Nasajpour to carry the Paralympic Flag
The Independent Paralympic Athletes (IPA) team member will take a prominent role at the Closing Ceremony.
Victory Hug: Marcel clinches marathon gold in Rio sun
Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ in sprint finish to claim first Paralympic title but Tatyana McFadden narrowly misses out on fifth gold of Games.
Iran seize back Paralympic title on day of high emotion
Victory in men’s sitting volleyball final sees Iran come out on top in fifth successive gold-medal battle with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aussie delight at triumph in epic rugby final
Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.
IPC President’s speech at Closing Ceremony of Rio Games
Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, addressed the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday (18 September).
Independent Paralympic Athlete team makes history in Rio thanks to the support of Allianz SE
“I have been dreaming of this for 22 years. I thought my dream had gone when I lost my leg but now it is back for real.” Ibrahim Al Hussein, refugee.
Obrigado Brazil! People to receive highest honour
IPC President praises Cariocas as Rio Games culminate in Closing Ceremony celebrating sounds and colours of host nation.
Som livre and Rio 2016 release song to celebrate the Paralympic Games
Some proceeds from the sales of the song performed by Ivete Sangalo and Calum Scott will go towards the Agitos Foundation.