Initiative to promote Olympic, Paralympic sports expected to reach seven million Brazilian kids and be available in English and Spanish.
Powerlifting
Brazil led the medals table in 2011, but the competition is far more open in 2015.
Wheelchair Rugby
On home territory, Canada, the world’s second best side will be aiming to win gold, but the USA will have something to say about that.
Sitting Volleyball
Brazil’s men and the USA’s women will start as favourites for gold in the sitting volleyball competition.
Powerlifting
The Parapan American powerlifting gold medallist is on the way back from injury hoping to top the podium once again between 7-15 August.
Athletics
The Canadian world champion wheelchair sprinter believes the upcoming Parapan American Games can deliver a “London 2012 legacy” for his home country.
America
The relay started with two separate flames, one lit in Ottawa and the other lit at the spectacular Niagara Falls.
Sitting Volleyball
The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Swimming
In between the recent World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, Canadian favourite Benoit Huot offered his picks of the best swimmers to look out for.
Rio 2016
Proposals are invited in the areas of athlete health, classification, sport counselling, assistive technology, athlete identity, marketing and branding, development and public awareness, as well as other relevant subject areas.