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Brazil have won every gold medal since the introduction of blind football to the Paralympic Games. Can they top the podium in Rio?

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Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram.

Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.
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Shooting medals are the first up for grabs at the Paralympics Games, but who will be on target and claim gold?

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 08: Samwel Mushai Kimani of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's 5,000 meter T11 on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.

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IPC President promises Rio 2016 will “surprise, inspire and excite” as he hails the start of the ‘People’s Games’ at Maracana extravaganza.

Sir Philip Craven - Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
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7 September – Sir Philip Craven, IPC President

Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Maracana Stadium
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The Maracana stadium hosted a spectacular Opening Ceremony for the Paralympics on Wednesday (September 8).

shooter holding gun
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Nearly 150 athletes from more than 40 countries are in Brazil to vie for gold medals at the Olympic Shooting Centre.

A wheelchair racer leads a line of competitors on a red track.
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With just a day to go until the Para athletics action gets underway at the Olympic stadium we pose three more questions to our Prediction Panel.

Ibrahim Al Hussein
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The swimmer, who lost his leg in a bombing in Syria, will be the first athlete to enter the Maracana Stadium at the Opening Ceremony.

Lin Ma
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Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Ma Lin admits he has not had the best preparation leading up to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Shaun Norris competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Who will come out on top at Rio 2016? Here’s our look ahead to all the wheelchair basketball action at the Paralympic Games.

Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo and Omara Durand
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With the release of the final road to Rio 2016 athlete stories, the IPC’s development arm is confident Rio 2016 will be a landmark Paralympics for Para sport development.

#TeamAgitos - Meet Brazilian swimmer Cecilia de Araujo
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Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the 17-year-old swimmer is on the way to accomplish her biggest dream.

Rio 2016 preview: Women’s 200m individual medley SM8
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The USA’s Jessica Long will look to add another medal to her impressive tally.

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Village will host around4,350 athletes.
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With messages written from all over the world, the Mural is meant to signify a commitment toward a ‘new world.’