PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Da Silva dreams of Rio 2016 final against Argentina
The Brazilian football 5-a-side player is hoping to face South American rivals in the gold-medal match at September’s Paralympic Games.
Germany and Great Britain name athletes for Rio 2016
Germany announced the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, whilst two British wheelchair fencers will make their Paralympic debut.
![Nelson Crispin of Colombia competes at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.](/sites/default/files/images/150714170852955_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150714_Luc%2BPercival_0168_HD.jpg)
Colombia’s nine athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
World champions and Paralympic medallists will spearhead the Colombian delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
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NHK announces plans for Rio 2016 Paralympic broadcasts
The Japanese broadcaster plans to screen 120 hours of action from September’s Paralympic Games.
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Australia to host 2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
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The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
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CAD 40,000 donation to impact Canada’s Para athletes
Intelliware Development donated CAD 40,000 to Paralympic Foundation of Canada to support Para athletes’ performances on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Dates announced for 2017 swimming, powerlifting Worlds
More than 900 athletes from 65 countries are expected for a nine-day long festival of Para sport in Mexico City.
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Sport Week: History of shooting Para sport
In 30 years the programme has evolved rapidly and produced some of Para sports most recognisable faces.
Sport Week: Foth to lead biggest US shooting team at Rio 2016
Coach Bob Foth, an Olympic silver medallist, will lead the largest US shooting team in history to September’s Paralympic Games.