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![Jonato Santos Machado of Brazil and Pablo Molina Lopez of Argentina during the Gold Medal match at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150817111916355_DSC_8952.jpg)
Argentina name football 7 team for Rio 2016
Argentina were drawn in Group A with the Netherlands and the USA, whilst world No.1 Ukraine were pitted against Brazil, Ireland and Great Britain in Group A.
![Rio 2016 preview: P2 (women’s 10m air pistol SH1)](/sites/default/files/images/160810132543853_Shooting%2BP2.jpg)
Rio 2016 preview: P2 (women’s 10m air pistol SH1)
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani will go for Iran’s first gold medal in shooting since Sydney 2000.
![Richard Whitehead](/sites/default/files/images/131016174029072_174704511.jpg)
Whitehead receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for July
The reigning world and Paralympic champion smashed his own 200m T42 world record.
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Q&A with Adecco Group’s Patrick Glennon
The Adecco Group Global SVP for the IOC and IPC Athlete Career Programmes shares his views on inclusivity in the sports world and more.
![Colombian athlete Dixon Hooker poses on the podium with his gold medal next to the silver and bronze medallists.](/sites/default/files/images/160809111625756_Dixon%2BHooker%2Bgold.jpg)
Dixon Hooker targets Rio 2016 gold
Colombia´s athletics world champion aims to top the podium at September´s Paralympic Games.
Denmark, US Virgin Islands, Haiti name Rio 2016 teams
Denmark will send 15 Para athletes to the Games; Haiti, US Virgin Islands name one athlete each.
![Mariela Almada of Argentina](/sites/default/files/images/150929084055844_GettyImages-151258582.jpg)
Argentina to launch Para sport awareness campaign
The South American country will promote Para sports and strengthen their place in #TeamAgitos.
![Yao Yongquan and Cai Changgu at Beijing](/sites/default/files/images/120117092815930_82810738_10.jpg)
Cai Changgui ready to perform in Rio
The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.
![Canadian boccia player Alison Levine focused whilst training.](/sites/default/files/images/161205152702504_Alison-levine.jpg)
Alison Levine set to make her Paralympic debut
Canada’s 26-year-old boccia player is looking forward to having her first Paralympic experience at Rio 2016.
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Swimming at Rio 2016: Who has podium potential?
Most people are familiar with the big names to look out for, but who could also win a medal for their country?
![Iranian football 7-a-side team and their staff stand together, put their right hand ver their chests.](/sites/default/files/images/160808093058538_13909320_1259514717416838_3107271227943878306_o.jpg)
Iran wins football 7 qualification tournament
Iran defeated Scotland in the finals; both teams qualified for 2017 World Championships.
![A delighted Rixt van der Horst of Denmark celebrates winning gold at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.](/sites/default/files/images/140907112935610_Rixt%2Bvan%2Bder%2BHorst_0.jpg)
Germany, Netherlands, Brazil name Para equestrian teams
Dutch rider and gold medal favourite Rixt van Der Horst will make an anticipated Paralympic debut.
![Argentina's Para equestrian rider Patricio Guglialmelli on his horse competing at London 2012.](/sites/default/files/images/160808114947082_Patricio%2BGuglialmelli_11.jpg)
Guglialmelli set to compete at his third Paralympics
Argentina’s Para equestrian rider is hoping to reach the Paralympic final at Rio 2016.
![Rio 2016 preview: R1 (men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)](/sites/default/files/images/160808122832955_Shooting%2BR1new_0.jpg)
Rio 2016 preview: R1 (men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
Sweden’s Jonas Jacobsson will go for his 31st Paralympic medal at the Olympic Shooting Centre at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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PyeongChang 2018 releases mascots animation video
POCOG released the first episode of Soohorang and Bandabi animated series.
![USA women's wheelchair basketball team](/sites/default/files/images/150130092033179_USA%2Bwheelchair%2Bbasketball2.jpg)
Wheelchair basketball round-up: July-August
The qualified teams for Rio 2016 competed in international friendlies ahead of the Paralympic Games.
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The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Todd Nicholson
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The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC President Sir Philip Craven
![Three Para triathlete women on the podium while the US flag is being raised](/sites/default/files/images/160805135730519_GettyImages-488965622.jpg)
Sport Week: US Para triathlon triple trouble
A closer look at teammates Allysa Seely, Hailey Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell, all battling for the same gold medal.
![Jessica Lewis of Bermuda reacts after her 800m race during the 2015 ParAthletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.](/sites/default/files/images/160506215203114_jessica%2Blewis.jpg)
Five big moments from Toronto 2015
To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.