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7-18 September

RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

Ottobock at London 2012
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Brazil’s largest provider of mobility products and solutions to provide technical service for the first Paralympic Games in Latin America

Sports stars and the public unite to celebrate two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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To mark two years until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the city’s Flamengo Park hosted a special event on Sunday 7 September.

Jessica Long
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The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.

A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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With two years to go until Rio 2016, Sir Philip Craven has stressed the importance of a successful Games in Rio.

Sophie Pascoe
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Sunday not only marks Father’s Day in New Zealand, but also two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

A stunning view of Rio from Sugar Loaf Mountain
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On Sunday 7 September it will mark exactly two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Rio 2016 Pioneer Volunteers group photographed during the filming of the campaign.
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Over 25,000 volunteers are needed to fill roles for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

An aerial view of the Olympic and Paralympic Village for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Construction across the four competition zones is progressing, with 55 per cent of venues now ready.

Rio event block
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Initiative aims to promote Olympic and Paralympic values to youngsters

Swirly pattern of birghts colours depicting the landmarks of Rio.
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The inspirations for Rio 2016 scenario were Brazil, Brazilians and Rio de Janeiro.

A view onto the Rio 2016 venues
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Six Paralympic sports to have dedicated test events between August 2015 and May 2016 in the lead-up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Anti-Doping London image
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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.

Amalia Perez Ones to Watch main picture
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Mexican Paralympic champion Amalia Perez was injured for most of 2013 but secured silver behind rival Fatma Omar at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships and has vowed to be back in gold medal-winning form by Rio 2016.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair screaming after her victory in an athletics race
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Retired Paralympic and Olympic athletes incuded on selection panel.

A picture of men ready to swim
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The International Triathlon Union (ITU), in conjunction with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has announced three of the six medal events that will be contested in para-triathlon’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Trucks and diggers have moved in to start work on Deodoro Olympic Park
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Venues in the Deodoro will host four Paralympic sports in 2016