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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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.
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.
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.
Brazilian Paralympic Centre close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.
City of Rio’s accessibility improvement plans praised by IPC President
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, close to USD 1 million will be spent making many major tourist attractions accessible for all.
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.
China secure Rio 2016 places at shooting World Cup
South Korea also dominate the podium in Sydney, Australia, at the second Paralympic qualifier of 2015.
Globo Group to broadcast the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in Brazil
SporTV will screen the competitions and Globo will have biggest coverage ever for the Paralympic Games in Brazil.
Nations officially invited to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Around 170 countries are expected to compete in the biggest Paralympic Games ever next year.
Rio 2016 shooting qualifier to kick-off in Sydney
The penultimate Paralympic qualification World Cup will see more than 150 shooters from 34 countries try to seal places for their countries from 15 September.
Australia releases ‘One Year to Go’ video
With messages from Paralympic hopefuls, the video rallies excitement for Team Australia ahead of Rio 2016.
Jesel looks forward to return to Paralympics
The French rower helped his team qualify for Rio 2016 just about a year until the Paralympic Games begin.
IPC President Sir Philip Craven rides debut journey of Rio 2016 culture train
New look revealed for Rio's suburban trains, with images of Paralympic stars and phrases by Brazilian literary figures.
Parsons: Rio 2016 Paralympics will change generation’s view on disability
The IPC Vice President says seeing high-performance athletes up close will have ‘extraordinary educational effect.’