RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Maracana Stadium

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Re-live the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

Grab your popcorn and join @Paralympics watch party Saturday on Facebook and Twitter

Female referee poses

Tokyo 2020

Brazilian falls in love with the sport and plans to officiate at Tokyo 2020

Paralympic wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 8, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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US wheelchair rugby captain remembers thrilling Paralympic final loss to Australia

two wheelchair fencers mid bout

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Chinese wheelchair fencer reflects on Paralympic success

Brazilian swimmer Phelipe Rodrigues celebrating in the pool.

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Brazilian swimmer thrilled at Movement’s positive coverage during Paralympics

a male Para sprinter celebrates crossing the line

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Brazilian sprinter recalls home Games experience

a Para athlete cries on the podium

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Brazil's star sprinter on how home Games changed his life

A wheelchair rugby player chasing for the ball

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Brazilian player Julio Braz sees growth in awareness of the sport

Highlights from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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Latin America’s first Paralympics named greatest moment in Americas Para sport history.

a para swimmer celebrates in the pool

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Team win two golds, five silvers and 10 bronze at Rio 2016.

Group of people

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British broadcaster’s Paralympic campaign picks up Cannes Lions accolade.

Amazing scenes from the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

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Rio 2016 opener among seven contenders for prestigious brand accolade.

Sitting volleyball players

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In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the exhibition highlights what the UN and players all around the world do to harness the power of sport.

Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony

Beijing 2008

As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.

Wheelchair fencing

Rio 2016

Hong Kong’s Tam Chik Sum bounced back quickly from disappointment on the Paralympic piste thanks to wife and fellow fencer Chan Yui Chong.

a photo showing the top half of a lady in a canoe wearing a white top, life jacket and sunglasses

Rio 2016

After her success at Rio 2016, Germany’s Edina Muller looks ahead to the new Para canoe season.