PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Adesokan aims to defend his title at Rio 2016
Nigeria’s powerlifter Yakubu Adekosan is seeking to retain his title at September’s Paralympic Games.
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Pope Francis wishes athletes good luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics
Four athletes on Wednesday had the opportunity to discuss with the Holy Father the impact the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will have around the world.
![Terezinha Guilhermina](/sites/default/files/images/130716180916911_151284387.jpg)
New record for Rio 2016: 133,000 tickets for Paralympic Games sold in just one day
There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.
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Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 61kg
Multi-medallist Yan Yang is only missing Paralympic gold, but will Rio 2016 be her golden moment?
![Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long](/sites/default/files/images/160513093247141_jessica%2Blong.jpg)
US Paralympics announce full delegation for Rio 2016
Team USA will send its largest delegation to the Paralympics with 267 members.
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The CAS dismiss appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee
The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
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Wheelchair rugby stars Batt, Madell predict evenly-contested match-up
Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.
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Chen sets sights on Paralympic goalball final
China’s goalball player is hoping the team can win gold in Rio after claiming silver at the last two Paralympic Games.
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Rio 2016 preview: R6 (mixed 50m rifle prone SH1)
Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.
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Campos dreams of P2 finals in Rio
With a new Brazilian record under her belt, Paralympics newcomer Debora Campos wants to ultimately secure her place among the shooting elite