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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
361° to provide uniforms for the IPC for Rio 2016
Chinese company, who is also an official Rio 2016 Games supplier, will supply uniforms and products to the IPC ahead of September’s Games.
Hailey Danisewicz’s para-triathlon career in numbers
These figures mark some significant moments in the para-triathlete’s road to Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 venue for Paralympic judo unveiled
Carioca Arena 3, which will become a sport-focused high school, inaugurated to celebrate six months until the Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 Paralympics: The unmissable Games
Today Monday 7 March marks six months to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, a Games that is vital for the continued growth of the Paralympic Movement.
Sport Week: Introduction to para-canoe
Everything you need to know about para-canoe, ahead of its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
IPC President: “Rio 2016 Paralympics will grow awareness"
On the strength of unprecedented summer Paralympics coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and TeamUSA.org, the global head of the Paralympic Movement believes the Games will be a major platform to further educate the U.S. about disabilities.
“Rio is almost ready to stage unmissable Games,” says IPC President
Sir Philip Craven hopes Rio 2016 will set new records in terms of spectator attendance, TV audiences, athletic performance and social legacy.
Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.
Two more Rio 2016 Games venues unveiled in Deodoro Olympic Park
Venue for football 7-a-side inaugurated alongside arena that will stage wheelchair fencing.
Griffioen aiming for more than Paralympic gold
Prior to the Games in Rio, the Dutchwoman is also seeking two Grand Slam titles.
Great Britain name sailing team for Rio 2016
The British complete their team by announcing their SKUD 18 and sonar teams for the upcoming Paralympics.
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.
New drone video takes viewers inside Barra Olympic Park, the heart of the Rio 2016 Games
Images show main venue cluster, which is almost complete and has been hosting test events since the end of last year
Mascots Vinicius and Tom star on final batch of Rio 2016 commemorative coins
Boxing, Paralympic swimming, athletics, cycling, rowing, beach volleyball and the Olympic torch are also celebrated on nine different designs, five for collectors.
Curtis McGrath aims to upset at Rio 2016
Australia’s para-canoeist anticipates hard-fought encounter against Austria’s Markus Swoboda at Rio 2016.
Katie Kelly carving a name as top para-triathlete
The Australian quickly adapted to the sport and is a Paralympic favourite in the women’s PT5 class.