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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Mexican lifters excited for Mexico City 2015
Four Paralympic and Worlds medallists will form part of a team of 36 powerlifters competing at home in the Americas Open from 26-29 April.
Canada’s Ferguson not focusing on Rio 2016 just yet
The veteran wheelchair basketball player is first hoping to qualify for next year’s Paralympics with success at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016
The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.
Pan American countries see increase in para-canoe participation
According to COPAC’s Leonardo Maiola the sport is enjoying growth ahead of its debut at Rio 2016.
New edition of The Paralympian out now!
How the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sports were chosen is the main feature of the first edition of 2015.
Four German youngsters set their sights on Glasgow 2015
Four young German talents want to qualify for Glasgow 2015 on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympics
NPC Portugal appoints Oliveira as Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Australia to benefit from significant broadcast coverage of Rio 2016 Paralympics
Seven signs all-encompassing agreement for rights across all media platforms including 14 hours a day of live coverage.
Brazil's 7-a-side footballers tell rivals: "We're ready to win gold at Rio 2016"
Seven-a-side team say they have the skill and flair to overcome Russia and Ukraine, who have dominated the sport in recent years
Ugandan para-rowers aim for Rio
In a land of breathtaking beauty at the heart of the African continent, para-rowing is bringing new opportunities and a Paralympic challenge to Ugandans living with a disability.
Kazimirowski appointed Belgium’s Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Belgium Paralympic Committee’s new Sport and NPC Manager previously worked in climbing and mountaineering.
Preparations for Rio continue at UK Paralympic Sport Science and Sport Medicine Conference
Conference was attended by 200 specialists and practitioners including IPC President Sir Philip Craven
Brazilian football 7-a-side internationals to show off their skills on Copacabana Beach
Members of the national team will show off their skills and invite the public to join in on Saturday (21 March)
Lucas aims to create history at Rio 2016
The British Paralympic champion from London 2012 is hoping to become the first sailor to retain her title.
Megan Blunk balances life as a two-sport athlete looking towards Rio
The US athlete could be a medal contender in para-canoe and has hopes to make the wheelchair basketball team.
Training Tuesdays: Cristina Menezes
Brazilian powerlifter reveals her regimen in preparation for Rio 2016