Silvia Costa MEP, the Chair of the Committee on Culture, Education and Sport at the European Parliament, has called for media to give equal prominence to the Olympics and Paralympics.
IPC President Sir Philip Craven gives his glowing reaction to the British broadcaster’s new Rio 2016 Paralympic Games TV commercial.
Rio 2016
The event will take place between 15-16 September in Rio to coincide with the Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
With two months until the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, Marcelo Paiva speaks about his sports experience and inspirations for the celebration.
Athletics
The penultimate Grand Prix of 2016 will bring together many stars names, including a number of newly crowned European champions.
Wheelchair Fencing
Wheelchair fencing world champion Adrian Castro will compete in his final major competition before the Paralympics.
Swimming
Other big medals hopes in swimming include Aurelie Rivard who sits alongside a team of 22 athletes heading to Rio 2016.
Sailing
Germany’s Sydney 2000 sailing gold medallist is hoping to climb onto the podium at September’s Games.
All three US Para athletes were recognised for their 2015 sporting performances during a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles.
Athletics
To coincide with one year to go, British athletes Stef Reid and Vanessa Daobry have taken up key positions with the Organising Committee.