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Brazil seek to maintain 100 per cent Paralympic record
Brazil have won every gold medal since the introduction of blind football to the Paralympic Games. Can they top the podium in Rio?
Yunidis Castillo seeks quadruple gold
Cuba’s five-time Paralympic champion is aiming for four more golds at her third Paralympics Games.
Norbekov sets new world record in discus triumph
On the track, athletes lay down their markers in qualification for eagerly-awaited Fast Friday finals at the Olympic Stadium
Day One preview: Shooting
Shooting medals are the first up for grabs at the Paralympics Games, but who will be on target and claim gold?
Inter-American Development Bank joins Paralympic Movement
Development and awareness-raising activities in Latin America
Five world records kick-start swimming at Rio 2016
New bests for China, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Great Britain in the heats open the first day of competition at the Aquatics Stadium.
Dias leads the way for Brazil at Rio 2016
A bronze medal for Italo Pereiro also delights the home crowds at the Aquatics Stadium, alongside eight more world records.
Germany’s Brussig twins go for double judo gold again
Carmen and Ramona Brussig will both defend their Paralympic titles on the opening day of the Rio 2016 judo competition.
Athlete content during Rio 2016 showcased on Facebook and Instagram
Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram.
Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
Ivan Espinosa talks drawing and Rio 2016
US Virgin Islands’ sole representative at September’s Paralympic Games is also a talented artist.
Dias on Michael Phelps comparison: ‘I’m Daniel Dias’
The Brazilian swimmer stands to become one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time – if he wins all his events at Rio 2016.
What a Storey for Britain in velodrome
Cyclist Sarah Storey, 38, becomes her country’s most decorated female Paralympian on first day of track cycling action at Rio 2016.
Seilkop out of retirement for Rio
USA’s Chris Seilkop will compete in his fourth Paralympic Games at Rio after returning from a nine-year break.
Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
Kgothatso Montjane aiming to make history
“With tennis, everything is possible,” says the South African wheelchair tennis player ahead of Rio 2016.
Paralympics Day 1: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
Samwel Mushai Kimani claims first Para athletics gold
The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.
Rio 2016 preview: rowing
Rio 2016 will feature four rowing medal events, which will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.
FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team celebrate the power of inclusive sport for children
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.