RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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Mumuni uses para-cycling to improve lives in Ghana
The London 2012 Paralympian hopes to use his experiences to inspire people with impairments in his country to take up sport.
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Brazilian tennis stars turn out for Rio 2016 Test Event
CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.
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Rio 2016 unveils Paralympic Torch
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
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First volunteers for Rio 2016 selected
Candidates can check if they have been successful online; USA, Great Britain, Russia and China lead non-Brazilians selected.
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Big Interview: Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten
The IPC caught up with former tennis star Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, an ambassador for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
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Rio 2016 ceremony auditions get street flavour
Skateboarders, roller skaters and hip-hop dancers strut their stuff as the battle for places intensifies.
![Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150905132330226_GettyImages-483164258.jpg)
USOC, CoSport announce Rio 2016 Paralympic Games ticket sales
Individual tickets, packages are available for US residents exclusively through cosport.com.
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Volunteers praised as Rio 2016 boccia test event concludes
Wheelchair athletes from five nations competed at the Riocentro venue.
![Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150905132330226_GettyImages-483164258.jpg)
Dancers audition for Rio 2016 ceremonies cast
Search begins for volunteers to bring the Opening and Closing ceremonies to life
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Cadbury partners with Australian Paralympic Committee
The treat manufacturer will support athletes in their quest to ‘bring on the joy’ at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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UK Athletics names 2015-16 World Class Performance Programme selections
Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
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Big Interview: Carlos Nuzman
Q&A with the President of the Organising Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.
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British judo squad aiming for Rio 2016
Four of their members are currently ranked in the top 10 and are gearing up for the European Championships.
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Paralympic athletes attend Team Visa Summit
Five Paralympic athletes have been named as part of Team Visa Rio ahead of next year’s Paralympic Games.
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Cadbury signs as Paralympics New Zealand signs third Major Partner in four weeks
Cadbury joins the ACC and Sanford who have signed to support Kiwi para-athletes ahead of Rio 2016.