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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
Display of world-class sports stir excitement one year until Rio 2016
Attendees were treated to rivalry football 5-a-side and sitting volleyball matches during one-year-to-go celebrations.
Samba, cinema wrap up one-year to Rio 2016 party
Adults and kids enjoy festival alongside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio.
Tickets to Rio 2016 Paralympics go on sale to Brazil residents
Record total of 3.3 million tickets available; overseas fans will be able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.
Paralympics Ireland releases ‘one year to go’ video
The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Music, dance, sport at Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
The full schedule of activities happening on Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) to celebrate #1yeartogo.
Christiansen not riding Rio at Rio 2016
The British rider made a difficult decision to move on from the horse she won three Paralympic golds on.
Smyth leads qualifying for world’s fastest para-athlete showdown
The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.
Paralympic powerhouses look to extend dominance at Rio 2016
Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games opening ceremony to mix energy, humour and rhythm
Event planners share their vision and joke they are competing with Olympic organisers to put on the best show.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be a record-breaking success
The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.
Carnival veteran Richard Browne looking forward to party atmosphere at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.
Video: Hidden camera captures reactions when para-athletes show up
Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter amazed Brazilian gym regulars, as part of Rio 2016 ticket promotion campaign.
World’s fastest para-athletes prepare for battle royale in Rio
Unprecedented race will bring together runners with different types of disability in celebration of one year until the Paralympic Games.
Digital artists collaborate for Paralympic ‘Hackathon’
Workshop with around 50 journalists, designers, programmers and students kicks off celebrations for one year to Rio 2016.
Jason Smyth, the Usain Bolt of the Paralympic Games, out to win sixth gold at Rio 2016
Irishman, the fastest para-athlete of all time, in Brazil to help celebrate one year until the Games.