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Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
Agitos Foundation looks ahead to ground-breaking Paralympics
With the release of the final road to Rio 2016 athlete stories, the IPC’s development arm is confident Rio 2016 will be a landmark Paralympics for Para sport development.
Araujo set to compete at her first Paralympics
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the 17-year-old swimmer is on the way to accomplish her biggest dream.
Proud Paralympian relaunches at Rio 2016
Dedicated athlete education programme gives a special focus on encouraging votes in the IPC Athletes’ Council elections.
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.
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.
Mexico’s Velasquez ready to inspire #ProudParalympians
Alpine skier Arly Velasquez will be one of the athlete leaders at the relaunch of Proud Paralympian at Rio 2016.
Foundation for Global Sports Development expands support
The organisation has already played a major part in the development of Para sports and will now support education programmes for the next five years.
#TeamAgitos: Kerguelen, a life devoted to Para sports
The Colombian aims to raise awareness of Para sports in his country and is hoping to see one of his pupils qualifying for the Paralympic Games one day.
Para sports project to be launched in Benin
The West African country will launch their third project to promote Para sports in November 2016, thanks to the support of the Agitos Foundation.
Castillo eyes further glory, thanks Agitos Foundation
Cuba’s multiple-Paralympic champion explains how the accident she had at 10 years old gave her the necessary strength to become who she is today.
Mexico’s athletics coach Emmanuel Campos aims high
#TeamAgitos coach dreams of seeing one of his pupils winning a Paralympic gold.
Argentina to launch Para sport awareness campaign
The South American country will promote Para sports and strengthen their place in #TeamAgitos.
Agitos Foundation helps refugees, earthquake survivors
#TeamAgitos grows larger as more Para sport development projects are funded via the 2016 Grant Support Programme.
Mexico’s Buenaventura seeks podium finish at Rio 2016
Mexico’s 18-year-old athlete took part in an Agitos Foundation training camp in 2015, which helped him qualify for September’s Paralympic Games.
The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
Barrera one of Colombia’s brightest stars
The 14-year-old dreams of representing Colombia at a Paralympic Games and winning a medal, and features in a new Agitos Foundation film series.
The coach that made Para sports his life purpose
Ecuador’s athletics coach Freddy Geovanni devotes his life to raising awareness of Para sports in his country.
Inclusion, participation high on agenda in Asia
The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.
Agitos Foundation beneficiary Castro aiming for Ecuador’s first Paralympic medal
The T11 runner will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 after taking part in an Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee project.