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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
100 days until Paralympics celebrated around the world
National Paralympic Committees found different ways to countdown to Rio 2016.
IPC President: “Rio 2016 will be the best ever in terms of athletic performance”
To mark 100 days to go until September’s Paralympic Games, Sir Philip Craven has said he expects athletes to raise the bar and put a smile back on the faces of Brazilian people.
Rio 2016 sticker album launched
A number of leading Brazilian Paralympians feature in the new album which will go on sale on Friday 3 June.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in football 7-a-side
Here are three athletes expected to help their respective teams reach the podium in September.
Top European Para triathletes go for titles
The best Para triathletes in the region will get to size each other up ahead of Rio 2016.
Sport Week: History of football 7-a-side
Learn how the sport grew over the past 36 years on the international stage.
Wheelchair basketball schedule confirmed for Rio 2016
Competition tips off on 8 September, with games held in the Rio Olympic Arena and Carioca Arena 1.
Guissone not complacent despite ticket to Rio
Brazil’s top wheelchair fencer aims to delight home crowd at Americas Championships.
Rio 2016 reveals 'look' of tickets for Olympic and Paralympic Games
Tickets will now start to be distributed to fans around the world
Sport week: Athletics venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Olympic Stadium during September’s Paralympic Games.
McKenna Dahl: Best and worst moments
The US shooter has been nominated to the team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and describes the most memorable times of her career so far.
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio, Brazil
The event in the Rio 2016 Olympic Stadium will double up as a Test Event for September’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 uniforms unveiled
The Rio 2016 Organising Committee launched the uniforms staff and volunteers will be wearing at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Paralympic draws for football 7-a-side revealed
Ukraine highlights Group A, while reigning World and Paralympic champions Russia are in Group B.
What makes the perfect…long jump?
Germany’s Paralympic, world and European champion Markus Rehm explains what it takes to jump over eight metres.
Uruguay’s Henry Borges set to make history at Rio 2016
The 33-year-old judoka will become the first Uruguayan athlete to compete at three different Paralympic Games.