RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

France Télévisions to broadcast Rio 2016 Paralympics
More than 100 hours will be shown from the Paralympic Games.

Belgium names first athletes on Rio 2016 team
Three table tennis players, Marc Ledoux, Laurens Devos and Florian Van Acker, received the news that all athletes hope to get.

NPC Brazil to reward athletes for medals at Rio 2016
The National Paralympic Committee expects to distribute approximately BRL 3 million in rewards.

Nations confirmed for football 5-a-side at Rio 2016
IBSA also released an updated ranking list of the sport.

Ex-policeman paralysed in prison break aims for Rio 2016
Powerlifter Joseano Felipe, who was shot in spine trying to stop mass escape in 2000, broke an Americas record at the Rio 2016 test event.

‘Project RIO’ to support Austrian para-athletes
Austrian Ministry of Sports has given EUR 20 million to support athletes vying for Rio 2016 Games.

Para-archer Nemati to be Iran’s flag bearer at Rio Olympics
The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist qualified for both Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in 2015.

Road to Rio 2016: Agitos Foundation Sessions conclude
A total of 155 athletes, classifiers, coaches and sport managers from across the Americas have benefitted from training by industry experts in the lead-up to the next Paralympic Games.

Brazil tops medals table at Rio 2016 Test Event
The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.

Records fall at Rio 2016 powerlifting event
Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.

Canoe: 5 questions to be answered
Canoe will debut at the Paralympics in Rio. Here are five questions to think about as the Games come closer.

Athletics record breakers in 2016
With Rio 2016 fast approaching we look at which world records could fall in Paralympic year.
Ones to watch for athletics announced for Rio 2016
IPC selects 45 track and field stars who are likely to make a big impact at September’s Paralympic Games.

Rio 2016 unveils first venue of year
Carioca Arena 1, home of wheelchair basketball and rugby during this summer’s Paralympic Games is the largest in Barra Olympic Park and will host first test event this week.

Rowing Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for in the sport at September’s Paralympic Games include four from the single sculls, one mixed double sculls and one coxed four team.

Equestrian and goalball Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for at September’s Paralympic Games include five riders and six goalball players.