PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.

With two days to go until the Para athletics action gets underway, our panel of experts tell us what they’re looking forward to at Rio 2016.

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After setting world records in 15 out of the 20 weight categories in 2015, 183 lifters are ready for the most competitive Paralympic Games yet.

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More than 500 representatives from Organising Committees in PyeongChang, Tokyo and Beijing will see how the Paralympic Games operate.

An athletes poses in front of a picture of Rio de Janeiro

Dedicated athlete education programme gives a special focus on encouraging votes in the IPC Athletes’ Council elections.

A bobsleigh goes so fast down the track it's a blur.

The decision means Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games will feature seven sports.

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom

The playful, leafy-headed mascot of the Rio Games is gaining fans around the world. Let’s get to know him better.

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Expanded coverage of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are available on Sina Sports.

Daniel Dias

Daniel Dias, Eleanor Simmonds, Carlos Serrano and Jessica Long are amongst Paralympic sport’s biggest names set to compete from 8 September.

Zuray Marcano

“Life is full of surprises,” says the Venezuelan powerlifter who will prove age is no barrier when she competes at Rio 2016.

Women on prothesis poses for a picture

US snowboarder speaks of fondness for the host country of the 2016 Paralympics ahead of her appearance at Opening Ceremony.