PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Wheelchair tennis: Day one preview
The action gets underway at the Tennis Centre at the Olympic Park on Friday with a host of eagerly-anticipated matches.
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Rio 2016 Paralympic ticket sales exceed 1.8 million
The Games are now the second biggest ever in terms of ticket sales, overtaking Beijing 2008.
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Fast and fabulous: Paralympians hit their peak in Rio
We review some of the stand-out stories on another day of enthralling action at the Paralympics as more records tumble across the Games venues.
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Athletics: Day two preview
All eyes will be on the Olympic Stadium for what could be one of the most compelling days of athletics action at the 2016 Paralympics.
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Legends inducted into Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame
Five new names are honoured at ceremony on second day of competition at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Sprinters grab the spotlight on day two of Rio 2016
The world’s fastest Paralympians will battle it out at the Olympic Stadium, while the action also heats up in judo, shooting and powerlifting.
![Ibrahim Hamadtou in action](/sites/default/files/images/160910022540084_IMG_20160628_130950.jpg)
Wetherill wins clash of table tennis net stars
Egyptian tells of pride at making Paralympic bow despite defeat against Briton in match that pitched stars of online videos against each other.
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Swimming: Day two preview
The second day will feature the men’s and women’s 50m freestyle S10, two of the most exciting in Paralympic sport.
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Allianz, IPC to continue partnership through 2020
The financial services company signs letter of intent to extend support of Paralympic Movement until 2020.
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Former Peruvian soldiers ready to compete at Rio 2016
Soldiers Carlos Felipa and Jose Luis Casas, who lost their left legs in battle, are part of Peru’s team at the Paralympic Games.