PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150905132330226_GettyImages-483164258.jpg)
The IPC and Rio 2016 back public led #FillTheSeats campaign for Rio 2016 Paralympics
Global campaign backed by Coldplay to buy Paralympic tickets for Brazilian children reached its target in just 72 hours. Up to 10,000 tickets now available.
Michael Johnson: Best and worst moments
From winning gold at Athens 2004 to a car accident just before the World Championships in 2006, Johnson relives his career.
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Para equestrian: Q&A with Sophie Wells
Get to know the British grade IV rider ahead of Rio 2016.
![Woman sits in chair and throws discus](/sites/default/files/images/160718124153205_Rachael%2BMorrison.jpg)
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.
![Rio 2016 Preview: Women’s up to 86kg](/sites/default/files/images/160830105658470_Powerlifting%2Bwomen%2Bup%2Bto%2B86.jpg)
Rio 2016 Preview: Women’s up to 86kg
Egypt’s reigning world champion Randa Mahmoud is the one to watch.
![Rio 2016 preview: P3 (mixed 25m pistol SH1)](/sites/default/files/images/160830115849881_Shooting%2BP3.jpg)
Rio 2016 preview: P3 (mixed 25m pistol SH1)
Norberg, known as “the hot shot,” can live up to his nickname at Rio 2016.