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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ireland’s McKillop enjoys trouble-free build-up – for a change
Rio 2016 will be the middle distance runners third Games and so far he has won three Paralympic titles.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 73kg
There is a big wedge between world-record holder Souhad Ghazouani and the rest of the field.
IWBF launches new website heading into Rio 2016
The IWBF’s newly-structure website provides more user-friendly wheelchair basketball information ahead of the Paralympics.
Brazil’s Leite ready to be a #ProudParalympian
Reigning sitting volleyball Parapan Am champion Renato Oliveira Leite will help promote a new initiative.
Draw made for 2016 IWRF European Championship Division B
The event will take place in Nottwil, Switzerland, from 3-10 October 2016.
US thrower Rachael Morrison ready to take on her rivals in Rio
The rivalry between Morrison and Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield could be a highlight of September’s Paralympic Games.
Latest Rio 2016 record: 145,000 tickets sold on one day
So far, about 800,000 tickets have been sold of the total 2.5 million tickets available.
Rio 2016 Paralympic torch lit in Brasilia
The Paralympic torch relay will begin on 1 September and will visit five cities around Brazil on its way to Rio de Janeiro.
IPC announces 2016 Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees
Five individuals will join the list of Paralympic legends during the Rio 2016 Games.
Para powerlifting calendar confirmed until 2020
Seven World Cups join the world and regional Championships already confirmed for 2017-2020.
Ibrahim Al Hussein spreads message of hope
Syrian refugee who lost his leg will compete as part of Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.
Two to form Independent Paralympic Athletes Team
The full team, including Chef de Mission, coaching and support staff, will travel to Rio 2016 under the Paralympic flag.
Sir Philip Craven to athletes: Be a Proud Paralympian
The President of the International Paralympic Committee has written an open letter encouraging athletes to get involved in a new venture at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s up to 80kg
World champion Xiao Fei Gu has a chance to upgrade his Paralympic silver to gold.
Rio 2016 preview: R7 (men’s 50m rifle three positions SH1)
Swedish sharp shooter Jonas Jacobsson enters as the defending Paralympic and world champion.
Panasonic becomes Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold Partner
The electronic company joins Atos, Bridgestone and Omega as Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold Partners.
Yu Xiaowei seeks to better himself at Paralympic debut
The newly minted Para canoe world champion has greater expectations for himself at Rio 2016.
Throwback Thursday: Colombia’s Pedro Mejia
Colombia’s only Paralympic champion in history believes the South American country will win “multiple gold medals” at Rio 2016.
Public events held to mark four years until Tokyo 2020
Public events were held in the Japanese capital city to mark four years until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and to raise awareness of Para sports.
Wheelchair tennis entry list announced for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the full list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Paralympic tennis events.