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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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).
Shooters aim for glory at Rio 2016
Nearly 150 athletes from more than 40 countries are in Brazil to vie for gold medals at the Olympic Shooting Centre.
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.
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.
Lin Ma targets table tennis trifecta
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Ma Lin admits he has not had the best preparation leading up to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair basketball
Who will come out on top at Rio 2016? Here’s our look ahead to all the wheelchair basketball action at the Paralympic Games.
Agitos Foundation looks ahead to ground-breaking Paralympics
With the release of the final road to Rio 2016 athlete stories, the IPC’s development arm is confident Rio 2016 will be a landmark Paralympics for Para sport development.
Araujo set to compete at her first Paralympics
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the 17-year-old swimmer is on the way to accomplish her biggest dream.
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 Opening Ceremony Speech
7 September – Sir Philip Craven, IPC President
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.
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel
With two days to go until the Para athletics action gets underway, our panel of experts tell us what they’re looking forward to at Rio 2016.
Proud Paralympian relaunches at Rio 2016
Dedicated athlete education programme gives a special focus on encouraging votes in the IPC Athletes’ Council elections.
14 fun facts about Paralympic mascot Tom
The playful, leafy-headed mascot of the Rio Games is gaining fans around the world. Let’s get to know him better.
Swimming superstars are ready to go at Rio 2016
Daniel Dias, Eleanor Simmonds, Carlos Serrano and Jessica Long are amongst Paralympic sport’s biggest names set to compete from 8 September.
Paralympian Purdy: I’m loving my Rio experience
US snowboarder speaks of fondness for the host country of the 2016 Paralympics ahead of her appearance at Opening Ceremony.