PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Training Tuesday with the USA’s Rachael Morrison
The discus world champion talks us through how she is preparing for Rio 2016.
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Para equestrian: Q&A with Helen Kearney
Get to know the Irish grade 1a rider ahead of Rio 2016.
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Panasonic announces finalists for KWN global contest
Seven school finalists were named for the Kid Witness News, with the winners to be named during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Rio 2016 Paralympic Torch design is white with red, orange circles.](/sites/default/files/images/151211155123932_torch.jpg)
Paralympic Torch to be lit up by internet users
Hashtags related to the Paralympic and Rio 2016 values and sent by social media users around the world will be used to 'light' the flame virtually.
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Rio 2016 preview: Men’s 400m freestyle S11
USA’s Bradley Snyder will aim to defend his title from London 2012.
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Rio 2016 Preview: Women’s up to 86kg
Egypt’s reigning world champion Randa Mahmoud is the one to watch.
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Rio 2016 preview: P3 (mixed 25m pistol SH1)
Norberg, known as “the hot shot,” can live up to his nickname at Rio 2016.
![Four Para athletes have been shortlisted for the Allianz Athlete of the Month poll for August 2016: Ekrem Gundogdu, Hannah Cockroft, Mehdi Jemali and Heinrich Popow.](/sites/default/files/images/160901070415215_AOTM.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2016
The public has until 6 September to vote for their favourite from the four candidates.
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Ticket sales for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games pass one million mark
Surge in interest after success of Olympic Games continues, with nearly 100 sessions sold out.
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Blair targets Paralympic gold after over a decade away from sport
The world record holder will make his Paralympic debut at the age of 41 years.