PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Alcott hungry for gold in second sport
Australian tells of his desire to add wheelchair tennis title to his earlier gold medal in wheelchair basketball.
![Sarah Storey of Great Britain celebrates after the womens C5 3000m individual pursuit track cycling on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/160909121328214_GettyImages-600660948.jpg)
What a Storey for Britain in velodrome
Cyclist Sarah Storey, 38, becomes her country’s most decorated female Paralympian on first day of track cycling action at Rio 2016.
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Seilkop out of retirement for Rio
USA’s Chris Seilkop will compete in his fourth Paralympic Games at Rio after returning from a nine-year break.
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Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
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Kgothatso Montjane aiming to make history
“With tennis, everything is possible,” says the South African wheelchair tennis player ahead of Rio 2016.
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Paralympics Day 1: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
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Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
![RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 08: Samwel Mushai Kimani of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's 5,000 meter T11 on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)](/sites/default/files/images/160908193419806_Kimani_1.jpg)
Samwel Mushai Kimani claims first Para athletics gold
The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.
Rio 2016 preview: rowing
Rio 2016 will feature four rowing medal events, which will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.
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FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team celebrate the power of inclusive sport for children
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.