The decision was taken unanimously by the IPC Governing Board as a result of NPC Russia’s inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

Triathlon

Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.

The IPC’s decision will not be announced until 17:00 CEST on Sunday 7 August.

America

El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela name their athletes for September’s Paralympics.

Rio 2016

Find out which rivalries to watch for, which country could sweep an event and more on the sport’s Paralympic debut.

Rio 2016

Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.

Rio 2016

Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.

A new video has been launched to raise awareness and explain what Proud Paralympian is and how athletes can get involved.

Rio 2016

The Japanese visually impaired swimmer has some clear goals in mind for his third Paralympic Games.

Rio 2016

The Slovakian world champion relives the times she will remember forever, and those she would rather forget.