Seven school finalists were named for the Kid Witness News, with the winners to be named during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Hashtags related to the Paralympic and Rio 2016 values and sent by social media users around the world will be used to 'light' the flame virtually.
Swimming
USA’s Bradley Snyder will aim to defend his title from London 2012.
Powerlifting
Egypt’s reigning world champion Randa Mahmoud is the one to watch.
Shooting
Norberg, known as “the hot shot,” can live up to his nickname at Rio 2016.
Summer Sports
The public has until 6 September to vote for their favourite from the four candidates.
Rio 2016
Surge in interest after success of Olympic Games continues, with nearly 100 sessions sold out.
Athletics
The world record holder will make his Paralympic debut at the age of 41 years.
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.
Alpine Skiing
Athletes from all three sports have been completing summer training before getting back to the snow.
Swimming
Brazil’s multiple Paralympic champion swimmer Andre Brasil is looking to make a splash at September’s Paralympics in Rio.
Equestrian
Get to know the South African rider ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Australia
Australia received nine extra spots, whilst 22 athletes were added to USA’s team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Home favourite Daniel Dias will go for his first gold medal at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Rio 2016
This may be one of the tightest battles for gold.
Equestrian
Get to know Dutch rider Frank Hosmar ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Shooting
Cuiping Zhang has plenty of momentum entering the Paralympics.
Athletics
Rio 2016 will be the middle distance runners third Games and so far he has won three Paralympic titles.
Rio 2016
Expect Bose Omolayo and Lili Xu pushing each other to their very limits.
Wheelchair Rugby
The event will take place in Nottwil, Switzerland, from 3-10 October 2016.
