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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
The 10 must watch events of Rio 2016
A guide to the hottest tickets at the upcoming Paralympic Games as the world’s best Para athletes prepare to inspire and excite the world.
Message of peace unveiled at Rio landmark
Giant mosaic made up of 500 flags designed by local schoolchildren goes on show ahead of official opening of Paralympics.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Torch tours Natal
Third day of relay, in northeastern Brazil, has inspiration as its theme and Paralympic athletes in prominent roles as torchbearers.
Ten reasons to get excited about the Rio Paralympics
More sports, a new continent – and even medals that rattle. The 2016 Games will break new ground inside and outside the sporting arena.
Para equestrian: Q&A with Elke Philip
Get to know the German grade 1a rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Experience to be ‘key factor’ for UAE shooter Alaryani
The Paralympic champion knows he has a target on his back but is staying focused ahead of Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s 200m freestyle S3
Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets is hoping to reclaim his title from Beijing 2008.
Athletes – check out #ProudParalympian at Rio 2016!
Located in the Athlete Dining Hall, there will be lots of activities and giveaways for all athletes at the Paralympic Games.
Wallace believes he will be hard to beat at Rio 2016
The US sprinter is aiming to win his first Paralympic gold with victory in the 100m T44.
Commentators for the blind learn new skills at Rio 2016
At Paralympic venues in Rio, trained specialists will deliver an in-depth radio commentary service for people with a visual impairment.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s 50m free S13
Belarus’ Ihar Boki will try to extend his medal haul in the 50m freestyle event.
Off the Beaten Track with Germany’s Heinrich Popow
The 100m T42 Paralympic champion talks about his Ottobock running clinics are inspiring a whole new generation.
Training with Norway’s Trygve Larsen
The Nordic skiing Paralympic and World Championships medallist has had to transition from training with a team.
Cuban Durand set to shine at Rio 2016
The visually impaired sprinter explains how she became the fastest female Paralympian in the world in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series.
IPA team receives exciting welcoming at Village
Ibrahim Al Hussein and Shahrad Nasajpour joined in on the fun during the Team Welcoming Ceremony.
Rio 2016 preview: women’s up to 45kg
Chinese world record holder Dandan Hu will face a deep field at the Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 Preview: Women’s over 86kg
Josephine Orji may celebrate her Paralympic debut with gold.
Para equestrian: Q&A with Stinna Tange Kaastrup
Get to know the Danish grade 1b rider ahead of Rio 2016.
A statement from the Australian Paralympic Committee
Para cyclist Michael Gallagher has been sent home after an out-of-competition drug test in July.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s 400m freestyle S6
Ukraine’s Yelyzaveta Mereshko and Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds will fight in the race for the title.