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2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Gustavo Kuerten gives wheelchair tennis a try
Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.
Peacock prioritising European title over fast time
The British 100m T44 sprinters is aiming to defend both his European and Paralympic titles this summer, starting with Grosseto 2016.
San Luis to host 2017 CP Football World Championships
The Championships will be held 3-22 September next year.
Tahti determined to show he’s best, starting with Grosseto 2016
The Flying Finn is aiming to make up for world silver last year by winning the European and Paralympic titles this year and setting a new 100m T54 world record.
Music Monday with Great Britain’s Maria Lyle
The teenage sprint sensation will be hoping to defend her European titles at Grosseto 2016, but what does she listen to?
Para sport gets boost in North Korea
Workshops in swimming and table tennis designed to help improve knowledge of classification.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.
Steadman follows Euro gold with win in Strathclyde
The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.
Fernandez, Buis seal first Roland Garros titles
Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.
Russia celebrates 100 days until Paralympics
A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.
Eight top European lifters expected at Rio 2016
A raft of the best powerlifters from the region are expected at the Paralympic Games.
Opening Ceremony to include live creation, samba dream team
Acclaimed artist Vik Muniz will create a new piece live in the Maracana Stadium with help from the athletes at Rio 2016.
Hajikolaei will only be satisfied with Paralympic gold
The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.
Medical and broadcast expertise appointed to London 2017
Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.
“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.
Sport week: Six judokas to look out for
Check out six judokas to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio city government to give away tickets to Paralympics
People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.
Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.