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Agitos at London

Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.

Man sitting on bench, celebrating

Aruba and the Dominican Republic also announced their delegations for the Paralympic Games.

Two people showing their clothes

The Austrian outfit, designed by Erima, includes 60 different items, whilst ParalympicsGB unveiled ASOS formal wear.

Man in suit being filmed in front of many monitors

Chief Executive Officer of the Olympic Broadcasting Service shares his insight on what to expect from the Olympic Channel’s Paralympic coverage and more.

The Paralympian 02/2016 - cover

Following on the last edition, the IPC’s magazine profiles several of the athletes competing for gold at Rio 2016.

IPC logo

In addition to Monday’s report, the IPC received additional information from Richard McLaren the report’s author.

Boccia - Dirceu Jose Pinto and Eliseu Dos Santos

A record 278-strong delegation will represent the host country at September’s Paralympic Games.

A Spanish person playing table tennis

A total of 114 Spanish and 45 South African athletes will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Aerial view on stadium

The joint initiative between the Olympic Information Service (OIS) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will spread the colour, passion and excitement of the Paralympics.

Jason Smyth

The team includes three reigning world champions and two London 2012 gold medallists.

Shaun Norris competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

Tram in a city

New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Close up of man with swim cap

Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during May.

The Paralympian 01/2016 - cover

The first edition of 2016 profiles several of the athletes going for gold at September’s Games.

A picture of a man waiting for it's start during a para-cycling race.

An eight-person media team will provide coverage of Team Ireland at the Paralympic Games.

Sculpture showing a golbus held by four people

The American Development Model for Paralympic Sport aims to enable athletes to participate in Paralympic sport at all levels.

Aerial view of the Tokyo Skytree

The competition to design the emblems for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw more than 14,500 submissions.

Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Search begins for volunteers to bring the Opening and Closing ceremonies to life

Man in wheelchair throwing a boccia ball

Wheelchair athletes from five nations competed at the Riocentro venue.

Group picture with young people

Several Paralympians, Olympians and members of WADA athlete committee passed on knowledge and insight to young athletes.