RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

Woman in track suit showing a medal to the camera

Check out what we learned from the cycling competition at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Athletics highlights - Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Games are sadly over but here a few statistics to keep you entertained about the Games.

Akiko Adachi of Japan throws the ball in the women's Goalball at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

After Lithuania and Turkey won their maiden goalball Paralympic titles this September, check out what new things we learned about the sport.

Carlos Serrano Zarate COL takes the Gold Medal in a new World Record time in the Men's 100m Breaststroke.

Fresh from winning Colombia’s first Paralympic gold in 36 years, the 18-year-old swimmer already targets Tokyo 2020 success.

Damien Seguin celebrates winning sailing gold in Rio de Janeiro

The Frenchman won gold in the most wide-open field of sailing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and is up against four other candidates.

Highlights from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Check out what made Latin America’s first Paralympic Games a true success.

Day 10 evening | Football 5-a-side highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Check out 10 remarkable athletes from the region who achieved sporting glory at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

GBR's rowing gold medallists at Lagoa

Find out which nation has shown consistent dominance and which countries are seeing development.

Algerian wheelchair basketball player Djamila Khemgani

The nation was the first African women’s wheelchair basketball team to compete in a Paralympic Games.

Para triathlon was contested at the Paralympic Games for the first time at Rio 2016.

The sport was on the programme for the first time in history. Find out what emerged.

Day 10 morning | Table Tennis Highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Japanese manufacturer will continue as the ITTF’s official table provider for the next Games.

Ricardinho of Brazil and his team mates celebrate after scoring a goal in the men's football 5-a-side

Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.

Gold medalist Zeljko Dimitrijevic of Serbia  poses on the podium at the medal ceremony for Men's Club Throw - F51

Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.

Close up of a wheelchair racer with a red racing suit and a silver helmet.

The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.

Maracana stadium packed with people for the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was the highlight of the month.

Tatyana McFadden of the USA winning the Gold Medal in the Women's 400m - T54 Final in the Olympic Stadium. at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Two Paralympians and one US Paralympic team were recognised for their remarkable performances at Rio 2016.