What you need to know about the four sport classes in this Paralympic sport.
Para Ice Hockey
Nine countries met with the Sport Technical Committee in Moscow, Russia, to speak about competitions, equipment and officials.
Powerlifting
Coach of Chinese world champion and Paralympic silver medallist Yujiao Tan believes she has at least 10 years of competition left.
Wheelchair Rugby
The Swedish wheelchair rugby team, led by Tomas Hjert, look to improve on their sixth-place finish from London 2012.
Wheelchair Fencing
Italian wheelchair fencer wins eleventh consecutive title
Athletics
The Australian T53 athlete believes last year’s Grand Prix in Nottwil, where she broke the 400m world record, was a turning point in her sporting career.
Rio 2016
Tickets will now start to be distributed to fans around the world
Athletics
The Dutch blade runner has set three worlds at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland in the last two years.
Football 7-a-side
This Paralympic sport is very similar to its able-bodied version, of course, with some modifications.
Sailing
The event will take place at the International Sailing Centre Medemblik in Netherlands, from 24-28 May.