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.
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There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.
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Multi-medallist Yan Yang is only missing Paralympic gold, but will Rio 2016 be her golden moment?
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Team USA will send its largest delegation to the Paralympics with 267 members.
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The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
Wheelchair Rugby
Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.
Goalball
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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Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.
Shooting
With a new Brazilian record under her belt, Paralympics newcomer Debora Campos wants to ultimately secure her place among the shooting elite
New Zealand
Blind Sport New Zealand, in association with the International Blind Sports Federation, introduced the sport to the country through a series of events in Auckland.