Boccia

The Carioca Arena 2 will also host judo and wrestling competitions during the Olympic Games.

Athletics

There are 10 eligible impairment types in athletics: eight physical impairments as well as visual impairment and intellectual impairment.

Athletics

The 30-year-old is hoping to defend his 200m T11 Paralympic title in September as part of the Brazilian team.

Canoe

The 2014 World champion and reigning European champion is among those to watch in Duisburg, Germany.

Athletics

The 19-year-old, who will compete at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio, changed coaches in February.

Equestrian

The Belgian and Dutch riders swept their events at the three-star competition in Mannheim, Germany.

Rio 2016

The Rio 2016 Organising Committee launched the uniforms staff and volunteers will be wearing at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Swimming

The popular swimwear brand will provide swimsuits for the US team for the next two years.

Wheelchair Basketball

The next crop of wheelchair basketball talent from 12 nations are set to battle in Canada.

Athletics

Here are the basics about the most popular sport on the Paralympic programme.