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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Update to Rio 2016 para-athletics medals programme
IPC Athletics has announced that 27 of the 177 events planned for inclusion in the track and field programme at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are currently not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria as of 6 June 2014 due to the population of athletes.
IPC encouraged by Rio 2016 progress
Two day project review in Rio concludes as IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons is appointed Chair of Rio 2016 Paralympic Integration Committee
NPCs impressed by Rio 2016 progress
Delegates from 17 countries visited Rio for an NPC Open Day and viewed the athletes’ village, competition venues and infrastructure.
Leo Rupp: Ich komme wieder
Der deutsche Schütze hat vor kurzem eine temporäre Auszeit angekündigt. Dies ist überraschend steht doch die Heim-Weltmeisterschaft im Juli an.
Leo Rupp: I’ll be back
The German shooter has recently announced his temporary retirement from the sport which comes as a shock ahead of the World Championships in his home country this July.
IPC Athletics increases the number of marathon opportunities
Americas Cup events to held in conjunction with Rio half marathon and Sao Paulo marathon for the next four years
Jason Hellwig to be Australian Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Australians have said they are aiming for a top-five finish at the next Paralympic Games.
Athletes from 16 countries gear up for Sao Paulo
Around 430 leading athletes, including 110 from 15 countries outside of Brazil, will be in Sao Paulo this week (24-26 April) to compete in the Open Brasil Caixa Loterias Athletics and Swimming competitions.
IPC conducts Rio 2016 Co-ordination Commission visit
Delegation visits venues and discusses the ongoing work to bring the world to Rio for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Dates and venues for IPC Athletics Worlds revealed
“Impressive” venues to host last major global gathering of athletes ahead of Rio 2016 from 19-28 November 2015.
Paralympics Ireland announces 2014 Athlete Panel
Paralympics Ireland has announced its 2014 Athlete Panel which features 45 athletes across 11 sports and is comprised of those considered most likely to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Focus: Brazilian para-swimming training facility
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee has created a programme for nine young swimmers in a bid to win more medals at Rio 2016.
Ian Silverman breaks 400m individual medley mark
Reigning 400m freestyle world and Paralympic champion Silverman provisionally shaves 0.15 seconds off SM10 world record at national competition in Richmond, USA.
Teenager Al-Maliki heads to Dubai 2014 with Rio in mind
At just the age of 16 Zahraa Al-Maliki impressed at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships with a gold and new Asian senior and juniors record lift.
Joint IPC Shooting and ISSF visit to Rio ‘encouraging’
Delegation in charge of visit to site of 2016 Paralympic Games leaves comfortable with progress.
Brazilian post office Corrieos to play key role in Rio 2016
More than 30 million items will need to be delivered to Rio for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.