Cyclist Israel Hilario Rimas and sailor John Twomey will carry Peru’s and Ireland’s flags, respectively, at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
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The British discus thrower will go head-to-head this weekend in London with the USA’s world record holder David Blair.
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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.
Wheelchair Fencing
The sport was developed by Sir Ludwig Gutmann, founder of the Paralympic Movement.
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The team features 12 athletes made up of eight women and four men
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Athletes are allocated into two sport classes that depend on their trunk function since all fencers compete from a wheelchair.
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The two-time swimming Paralympic champion will carry Mexico’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics, on 7 September.
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When he is not training for Rio 2016, the Finish goalball player splits his time between his work as a transcriber and his passion for music.
Athletics
The Dutch blade runner’s final 100m race before Rio 2016 will be at Saturday’s Müller Anniversary Games.
Athletics
The athlete was suspended for four years in April 2016 for an anti-doping violation but has since admitted to previously using prohibited substances.
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A record 278-strong delegation will represent the host country at September’s Paralympic Games.
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A total of 114 Spanish and 45 South African athletes will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Athletics
The T54 wheelchair race is preparing to defend his 100m Paralympic title at Rio 2016.
Based on research findings, the two partners say more can be done to help people with impairments practice sports.
Swimming
China’s Yang Yang will defend two Paralympic titles in September and aims to repeat his performances from London 2012.
Brad Scott
The Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team, and Canada’s boccia and sailing teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.
Lithuania
Lithuania 2 claimed gold at the Vilnius Vytautas Magnus Lions Club Cup, ahead of Lithuania 1 and European champions Turkey.
Wheelchair Fencing
Competitions can be watched at the new Youth Arena during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Athletics
The Brazilian sprinting legend talks about how she is preparing for her fourth Paralympic Games.
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Tickets are still available for events where records are likely to fall, legends will be born and memories created.