Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Athletics

The world record holder will make his Paralympic debut at the age of 41 years.

The Colombian aims to raise awareness of Para sports in his country and is hoping to see one of his pupils qualifying for the Paralympic Games one day.

Alpine Skiing

Athletes from all three sports have been completing summer training before getting back to the snow.

Swimming

Brazil’s multiple Paralympic champion swimmer Andre Brasil is looking to make a splash at September’s Paralympics in Rio.

Equestrian

Get to know the South African rider ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Australia

Australia received nine extra spots, whilst 22 athletes were added to USA’s team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Rio 2016

Home favourite Daniel Dias will go for his first gold medal at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Rio 2016

This may be one of the tightest battles for gold.

Equestrian

Get to know Dutch rider Frank Hosmar ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Shooting

Cuiping Zhang has plenty of momentum entering the Paralympics.

Athletics

Rio 2016 will be the middle distance runners third Games and so far he has won three Paralympic titles.

Rio 2016

Expect Bose Omolayo and Lili Xu pushing each other to their very limits.

Wheelchair Rugby

The event will take place in Nottwil, Switzerland, from 3-10 October 2016.

Rio 2016

There is a big wedge between world-record holder Souhad Ghazouani and the rest of the field.

Wheelchair Basketball

The IWBF’s newly-structure website provides more user-friendly wheelchair basketball information ahead of the Paralympics.

Rio 2016

Reigning sitting volleyball Parapan Am champion Renato Oliveira Leite will help promote a new initiative.

Powerlifting

Seven World Cups join the world and regional Championships already confirmed for 2017-2020.

Rio 2016

Syrian refugee who lost his leg will compete as part of Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.

Rio 2016

The full team, including Chef de Mission, coaching and support staff, will travel to Rio 2016 under the Paralympic flag.

The President of the International Paralympic Committee has written an open letter encouraging athletes to get involved in a new venture at Rio 2016.