Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin believes Australia has the “perfect balance” of experience ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Equestrian
Get to know the German grade 1a rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Shooting
The Paralympic champion knows he has a target on his back but is staying focused ahead of Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets is hoping to reclaim his title from Beijing 2008.
Located in the Athlete Dining Hall, there will be lots of activities and giveaways for all athletes at the Paralympic Games.
Athletics
The US sprinter is aiming to win his first Paralympic gold with victory in the 100m T44.
Rio 2016
At Paralympic venues in Rio, trained specialists will deliver an in-depth radio commentary service for people with a visual impairment.
Rio 2016
Third day of relay, in northeastern Brazil, has inspiration as its theme and Paralympic athletes in prominent roles as torchbearers.
Rio 2016
More sports, a new continent – and even medals that rattle. The 2016 Games will break new ground inside and outside the sporting arena.
Cross-Country Skiing
The Nordic skiing Paralympic and World Championships medallist has had to transition from training with a team.
Rio 2016
The visually impaired sprinter explains how she became the fastest female Paralympian in the world in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series.
Rio 2016
Ibrahim Al Hussein and Shahrad Nasajpour joined in on the fun during the Team Welcoming Ceremony.
Rio 2016
Chinese world record holder Dandan Hu will face a deep field at the Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Josephine Orji may celebrate her Paralympic debut with gold.
Rio 2016
Get to know the Danish grade 1b rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
Belarus’ Ihar Boki will try to extend his medal haul in the 50m freestyle event.
Rio 2016
The 100m T42 Paralympic champion talks about his Ottobock running clinics are inspiring a whole new generation.
Athletics
At his fourth Paralympic Games, the Swiss wheelchair racer hopes to finally top the podium
New Zealand
Paralympics New Zealand took out top honours at the 2016 TVNZ New Zealand Marketing Awards, the country’s most prestigious national industry awards.
Rio 2016
The Agitos symbol – made of recyclable plastic to combine concepts of sustainability, inclusiveness and interactivity – was set up for the Rio 2016 Paralympics.