PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Cristian Valenzuela

Colombia will send 37 athletes, Chile 14, Puerto Rico three and Panama two to September’s Paralympic Games.

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South Africa’s 24-year-old swimmer aims to win his second Paralympic medal at September’s Paralympic Games.

Jonnie Peacock and David Weir

British track and field stars and Australian and Canadian archery teams have been confirmed for the Paralympic Games.

Woman in roing boat celebrates

After the birth of her son in February, the world champion Para rower is staying on course for Rio 2016.

Chuck Aoki

While Rio 2016 has been scrutinised in the media, the wheelchair rugby player explains why the Games are important for the athletes.

Patrick Ardon of France

The competition will welcome 250 athletes from 40 countries between 25-30 May.

A picture of four people rowing

Para rowing will make its third Paralympic Games appearance in Rio.

Seven athletes posing with Rio 2016 Tom mascot

Hong Kong, China, and Slovakia revealed their delegations for Rio 2016, while Team USA named their wheelchair rugby squad.

Verena Bentele and her guide Thomas Friedrich of Germany celebrate winning the Women's 3km Pursuit Visually Impaired Biathlon at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics.

The multiple biathlon and cross-country skiing Paralympic champion recalls the serious accident she had in 2009 and how she came back stronger for Vancouver 2010.

Brazil and Argentina fought out a tough 0-0 draw in five-a-side football.

Argentina´s football 5-a-side coach is hoping to put an end to Brazil´s winning streak and seal its first Paralympic gold at September´s Games.