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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Football 7 first sport to complete Rio 2016 qualification
Argentina won the final place at next year’s Paralympics, joining Brazil, the USA, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Russia and Ukraine.
Rio 2016 to launch education programme online
Initiative to promote Olympic, Paralympic sports expected to reach seven million Brazilian kids and be available in English and Spanish.
IPC launches call for Rio 2016 research applications
Proposals are invited in the areas of athlete health, classification, sport counselling, assistive technology, athlete identity, marketing and branding, development and public awareness, as well as other relevant subject areas.
Schulz overcomes close start in para-triathlon test event
The German trailed Great Britain’s Peasgood in the first two legs but came back in the running portion for the gold.
Six countries join Rio 2016 shooting qualification race
Following the first IPC Shooting World Cup Paralympic qualifier of the season, 34 National Paralympic Committees have quota places for the next Paralympic Games.
Para-triathlon Paralympic Test event set for Rio
Many of the world’s best para-triathletes will be Brazil for the test event ahead of next year’s Paralympic Games.
New Zealand team announced for IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney
Team is a mixtures of experienced and young athletes for the Rio 2016 qualifier.
New law hailed as a landmark in Brazil
The Inclusion of People with Disabilities Act will change the lives of people with an impairment in Brazil and will lead to increased funding in para-sport.
University Hospital provides volunteer health professionals for Rio 2016 Games
More than 150 professionals have already signed up to support next year’s Paralympics.
Stockwell looks to represent USA in Rio 2016
The US Army veteran is training to put on a new uniform for when para-triathlon makes its Paralympic debut.
TAM Airlines and TAM Viagens announce support for the Rio 2016 Games
TAM Airlines will be an official sponsor of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ICSEMIS to take place in Brazil prior to Rio 2016 Paralympics
The sports science convention will take place in Santos, Brazil, between 31 August and 4 September 2016.
Five storylines for shooting Paralympic qualifiers
A number of great athletes are preparing themselves for three qualification World Cups, the first of which takes place in Osijek, Croatia, from 10 July.
Road to Rio continues with Sao Paulo workshop
The Agitos Foundation is working with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee to ensure a meaningful legacy for para-sport in the Americas.
Hart aims for Rio 2016 podium with new horse
The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.
Rio 2016 mascots to star on Cartoon Network
The animated series will tell the story of Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Paralympic Games.