RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

Contingent of Paralympians Nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Daniel Dias, Terezinha Guilhermina, Oscar Pistorious, Esther Vergeer, David Weir and Irek Zaripov all nominated for top award which will be presented in February.

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Emblem Unveiled to the World
Emblem launch coincides with Christmas tree lighting in heart of the city.

Rio 2016 Launches "My Paralympic Picture" Contest
People all over the world invited to take photos that represent the Paralympic Movement

Rio Marks 5 Years to Go
Andre Brasil in attendance at event

Brazil Hosts World's Largest Paralympic Student Event
More than 1,000 students take part in "Paralympic Scholar"

Judging Panel Evaluates Design Proposals for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Emblem
Commission formed by 12 members

First Co-ordination Commission Visit to Rio
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games ended its first visit today to the Brazilian host city with a full schedule of events.