PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Mariano Travaglino

Ahead of Rio 2016, the Argentinian shares his experience of being one of the world’s best blind football referees.

Matt Stutzman competes at London 2012

A guide to the hottest tickets at the upcoming Paralympic Games as the world’s best Para athletes prepare to inspire and excite the world.

The giant flag was divided into seven pieces to be transported up to the Christ statue

Giant mosaic made up of 500 flags designed by local schoolchildren goes on show ahead of official opening of Paralympics.

A group of people pose at the Rio 2016 Athlete Village

The member of the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team went to the Ottobock’s Repair Service Center for Prosthetics, Orthotics and Wheelchairs on Sunday (4 September).

Kurt Fearnley, Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin and Daniela Di Toro

Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin believes Australia has the “perfect balance” of experience ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Aerial view on equestrian stadium

Get to know the German grade 1a rider ahead of Rio 2016.

Abdulla Sultan Alaryani of The United Arab Emirates competes during the Men's R1-10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final

The Paralympic champion knows he has a target on his back but is staying focused ahead of Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 preview: Men’s 200m freestyle S3

Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets is hoping to reclaim his title from Beijing 2008.

“Proud Paralympian” education programme will be launched in Dubai, UAE

Located in the Athlete Dining Hall, there will be lots of activities and giveaways for all athletes at the Paralympic Games.

The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.

The US sprinter is aiming to win his first Paralympic gold with victory in the 100m T44.