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
Germany announced the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, whilst two British wheelchair fencers will make their Paralympic debut.
Colombia
World champions and Paralympic medallists will spearhead the Colombian delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
Japan
The Japanese broadcaster plans to screen 120 hours of action from September’s Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Rugby
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
Athletics
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
America
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.
Swimming
More than 900 athletes from 65 countries are expected for a nine-day long festival of Para sport in Mexico City.
Shooting
In 30 years the programme has evolved rapidly and produced some of Para sports most recognisable faces.
Rio 2016
Coach Bob Foth, an Olympic silver medallist, will lead the largest US shooting team in history to September’s Paralympic Games.