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7-18 September

RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

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As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his new world record on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.

Male swimmer in water competing in butterfly stroke
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Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.

Collage of six female athletes
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Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.

Man in wheelchair in a shooting range, targeting
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From Siamand Rahman’s historical 310kg lift to Iraq’s first wheelchair fencing medallist, check out some of the Asian athletes who had a memorable Paralympic Games, in Rio.

IPC volunteer writer Rob Howell
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The IPC’s Para equestrian beat writer shares his experience covering the sport at Rio 2016.

Woman with British flag and medal around her neck
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Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.

Football 7-a-side highlights - Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
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Find out what emerged from September’s Games, which saw Ukraine reclaim the Paralympic title they had won eight years ago in Beijing, China.

Emma Wiggis of Great Britain in action during the Canoe Sprint - Women's KL2 200m heat 1 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The sport made its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016. Find out what emerged.

Man in wheelchair celebrating
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Rio 2016 saw a return of Paralympic champions and the rise of new ones. Find out what the results showed us about the sport.

Gold Medallist Bose Omolayo NGR competes in the Women's -79 kg Powerlifting contest at the Riocentro - Pavilion 2
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From Nigeria’s powerlifting dominance to the four athletes who ran the 1,500m faster than the Olympic gold medallist, check out some of the best African Paralympians.

collage of photos of spectators trying out powerlifting and playing
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With the support of Eleiko, sole supplier for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, spectators could try out the sport at the Riocentro Common Domain.

Man plays table tennis
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With new and returning champions being crowned, find out what emerged from the sport at the Paralympic Games.

Damien Seguin celebrates winning sailing gold in Rio de Janeiro
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This is what we learned from the sailing competition at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani IRI stretches to play the ball
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What did we find out from the US women taking their first Paralympic gold and the Iranian men re-claiming their gold?

Collage of six sport photos
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Nominees include: Dylan Alcott, Laurens Devos, Marcel Hug, Ihar Boki, Siamand Rahman and Carlos Serrano.