PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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OIS to offer photo service at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
The joint initiative between the Olympic Information Service (OIS) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will spread the colour, passion and excitement of the Paralympics.
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Brazil names wheelchair basketball teams
A total of 24 athletes will compete for Brazil in the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
![A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/140907085400659_187753735_0.jpg)
Transport hub named the Paralympic Terminal in Rio de Janeiro
The newly named terminal is an accessible transport hub linking the Transolimpica BRT with the existing Transoeste BRT corridor.
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‘Table Tennis for NepALL’ project launched
The ITTF released a YouTube video documenting the project’s launch, as it aims to support children with impairments in Nepal.
![General view of the newly renovated Marina da Gloria which will host the sailing competitions of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/160411090353944_marina%2Brio.jpg)
Sport Week: Sailing venue at Rio 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic sailing event will be contested in Marina da Gloria between 12-17 September.
Australia’s Jason set to make his Paralympic swimming debut
The Australian 18-year-old swimmer seeks to make his country “proud” as he prepares to compete at Rio 2016.
![Competitors at the 2015 Para World Sailing Championships out of Williamstown's Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.](/sites/default/files/images/151129105650838_PWC2015_TDodds-0778.jpg)
Sport week: Classification in sailing
The sailors compete on their own or in crews of two and three, and are assigned to seven different sport classes.
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July Para taekwondo world rankings out
Athletes from Costa Rica, Brazil and Mexico entered the top-10 rankings following the Pan American Para Taekwondo Championships in June.
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Pin Xiu Yip named Singapore’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The swimming world record holder will carry Singapore’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
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Nikko Landeros: From accident to ESPY nomination
Find out how the right sledge hockey equipment has helped this US athlete get to the highest level in his sport.