RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

Rio 2016

There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.

Rio 2016

China’s Lei Liu is the one to watch as he goes for a Paralympic three-peat.

Rio 2016

Former footballer-turned-politician Romario Faria is an ambassador for the Paralympic Movement.

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15 HD Dailymotion channels will show 13 live sports, highlights of all 22 sports and Opening and Closing Ceremonies on paralympic.org

Rio 2016

The European silver medallists will be going to Rio Paralympics with one objective – to win every wheelchair basketball game they play.

Rio 2016

Nigeria’s powerlifter Yakubu Adekosan is seeking to retain his title at September’s Paralympic Games.

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The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

Rio 2016

Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.

Rio 2016

Multi-medallist Yan Yang is only missing Paralympic gold, but will Rio 2016 be her golden moment?

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Team USA will send its largest delegation to the Paralympics with 267 members.

Rio 2016

Do not miss Mexico’s Amalia Perez, one of the most established names in powerlifting.

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A number of world and European records fell at the weekend, as athletes start to peak ahead of next month’s Paralympic Games.

Rio 2016

After a strong Paralympic debut, China’s Peng Hu is the one to out-lift at Rio 2016.

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Ukranian Vasyl Kovalchuk has the most momentum heading into Rio as he seeks to defend his Paralympic title.

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Is anyone stronger than Egyptian Sherif Osman in this class?

Rio 2016

Familiar US sports broadcasters will be joined by Paralympians for NBC’s coverage of the Paralympics.