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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Germany men’s goalball team ready for Rio
Germany men’s goalball team is training hard ahead of its first Paralympic Games appearance in twelve years.
Rodrigo Lopez seeks first Paralympic gold
Argentina’s two-time cycling Paralympic bronze medallist says winning gold at Rio 2016 would be the icing on the cake of his career.
Beau Greenway: Japan wheelchair rugby’s breakthrough
After three Paralympic appearances, Japan might have just the team this year to break onto the podium at Rio 2016.
Throwback Thursday: Canada’s Michael Edgson
Canada’s most decorated Para athlete recalls his outstanding performance at Seoul 1988, where he won an unprecedented nine swimming gold medals.
Nelson Crispin dreams of winning Paralympic gold
The 24-year-old swimmer aims to claim Colombia’s second Paralympic gold in history, at Rio 2016.
Lucas Diaz Aspiroz aims to win Paralympic medal in Rio
The Argentinian Para canoeist says he will give his best at Rio 2016 and try to reach the Paralympic podium.
Para athletics explained – Officials
Frederico Nantes, the Chief International Technical Official at September’s Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Argentina name football 7 team for Rio 2016
Argentina were drawn in Group A with the Netherlands and the USA, whilst world No.1 Ukraine were pitted against Brazil, Ireland and Great Britain in Group A.
Rio 2016 preview: P2 (women’s 10m air pistol SH1)
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani will go for Iran’s first gold medal in shooting since Sydney 2000.
Whitehead receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for July
The reigning world and Paralympic champion smashed his own 200m T42 world record.
Q&A with Adecco Group’s Patrick Glennon
The Adecco Group Global SVP for the IOC and IPC Athlete Career Programmes shares his views on inclusivity in the sports world and more.
Brazilian Para equestrian team ready to ride
Brazil’s Chef D’Equipe hopes her riders and horses can put on performances that draw national interest in the sport.
Brazil’s Bullock excited about #ProudParalympian
Former wheelchair tennis player Samanta Bullock will be one of the leaders at the relaunch of Proud Paralympian at Rio 2016.
Cai Changgui ready to perform in Rio
The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.
Alison Levine set to make her Paralympic debut
Canada’s 26-year-old boccia player is looking forward to having her first Paralympic experience at Rio 2016.
Swimming at Rio 2016: Who has podium potential?
Most people are familiar with the big names to look out for, but who could also win a medal for their country?
Dixon Hooker targets Rio 2016 gold
Colombia´s athletics world champion aims to top the podium at September´s Paralympic Games.
Denmark, US Virgin Islands, Haiti name Rio 2016 teams
Denmark will send 15 Para athletes to the Games; Haiti, US Virgin Islands name one athlete each.
Argentina to launch Para sport awareness campaign
The South American country will promote Para sports and strengthen their place in #TeamAgitos.
Rio 2016 preview: R1 (men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
Sweden’s Jonas Jacobsson will go for his 31st Paralympic medal at the Olympic Shooting Centre at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.