RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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Rio 2016 medals to contain recycled metal
To coincide with the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games’ commitment to sustainability, the medals with contain metal from recycled electronic equipment.
![A view onto the Rio 2016 venues](/sites/default/files/images/140123113817823_PO%2Balta%2BCredit%2BAECOM_0.jpg)
Rio 2016 launches the Carbon Footprint Report of the Games
The goal is to reduce, compensate and mitigate carbon emissions to stimulate the low carbon economy
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South African para-canoeists to benefit from latest technology
Jono Wing and Stuart Hogg have both taken on new state-of-the-art boats in a bid to reach the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Rio 2016 para-triathlon test events announced
The 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Para-Triathlon event in Brazil will act as the test event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Kunieda and Khanthasit win wheelchair tennis gold in Incheon
The pair have also secured a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after their Asian Para Games gold in South Korea.
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Samsung Electronics Extends Worldwide Paralympic Partnership through 2020
Samsung signs an agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to extend partnership through to the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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A day in the life of para-canoeist Scott Martlew
The 21-year-old balances intense training with a 20 hour-a-week job in a bid to reach Rio 2016.
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Naomi Soazo ends retirement for Rio 2016 dream
The Venezuelan judoka, a Beijing 2008 champion, is risking her all for Rio 2016.
![Naomi Soazo](/sites/default/files/images/120119150131302_82715753.jpg)
Naomi Soazo vuelve del retiro y sueña con Río 2016
La judoca venezolana, campeona en Beijing 2008, arriesga todo por Río 2016.
![The Rio 2016 Pioneer Volunteers group photographed during the filming of the campaign.](/sites/default/files/images/170202125759887_Rio-volunteers.jpg)
Over 100,000 applications for Rio 2016 volunteer programme
With less than two years to go, the Rio 2016 volunteer programme has already received over 100,000 applications from 180 countries.
![A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/140907085400659_187753735_0.jpg)
New Zealand launch Rio 2016 volunteer programme
The New Zealand Paralympic Committee are on the lookout for its volunteer assistants for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Jetze Plat considering two sports at Rio 2016
The Dutch ace excels in both para-cycling and para-triathlon and is aiming to become the world’s best in both at Rio 2016
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Sweden’s lack of funding is motivation for goalball success
Sweden are looking to get their Rio 2016 bid back on track with victory at the European Goalball Championships B in Hungary.
Brazilian para-sport stars meet President Dilma Rousseff
Athletes from eight sports who had won international medals in 2014 were invited to a special event at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina praises volunteers
The T11 sprinter says that the volunteers are crucial in ensuring that athletes can focus on their performance.
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Brazil’s Paralympic Centre makes good progress
Parties visited the construction site of a dedicated facility for para-sport which aims to be a major part of the legacy of Rio 2016.