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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Day one preview: powerlifting
Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.
Day One preview: your guide to what’s happening
The first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is packed with sporting action and includes the Games’ first medals.
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
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
BP, IPC extend partnership until end of 2020
The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.
Perfect day as Martinet secures judo gold
France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.
Day one preview: Para Athletics
It’s a busy start at the Olympic Stadium with some of the fastest Paralympians on the planet making their first appearances on the track.
Ibrahim Hamadtou: from internet sensation to Paralympian
Egyptian Hamadtou set for his Paralympic debut after starring in the Nothing is Impossible YouTube video.
Records tumble on opening day of powerlifting
There are first medals of the Paralympic Games for Vietnam and Hungary as athletes raise the bar at the start of competition at Riocentro.
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.
Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony Speech
7 September – Sir Philip Craven, IPC President
Samsung launches exciting Paralympics campaign
Major new initiative by IPC partner will highlight the importance of meaningful innovation and accessibility for everyone.