PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Athletes – check out #ProudParalympian at Rio 2016!
Located in the Athlete Dining Hall, there will be lots of activities and giveaways for all athletes at the Paralympic Games.
Wallace believes he will be hard to beat at Rio 2016
The US sprinter is aiming to win his first Paralympic gold with victory in the 100m T44.
Commentators for the blind learn new skills at Rio 2016
At Paralympic venues in Rio, trained specialists will deliver an in-depth radio commentary service for people with a visual impairment.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Torch tours Natal
Third day of relay, in northeastern Brazil, has inspiration as its theme and Paralympic athletes in prominent roles as torchbearers.
Ten reasons to get excited about the Rio Paralympics
More sports, a new continent – and even medals that rattle. The 2016 Games will break new ground inside and outside the sporting arena.
Training with Norway’s Trygve Larsen
The Nordic skiing Paralympic and World Championships medallist has had to transition from training with a team.
Cuban Durand set to shine at Rio 2016
The visually impaired sprinter explains how she became the fastest female Paralympian in the world in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series.
IPA team receives exciting welcoming at Village
Ibrahim Al Hussein and Shahrad Nasajpour joined in on the fun during the Team Welcoming Ceremony.
Rio 2016 preview: women’s up to 45kg
Chinese world record holder Dandan Hu will face a deep field at the Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 Preview: Women’s over 86kg
Josephine Orji may celebrate her Paralympic debut with gold.