RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Former Peruvian soldiers ready to compete at Rio 2016
Soldiers Carlos Felipa and Jose Luis Casas, who lost their left legs in battle, are part of Peru’s team at the Paralympic Games.
Javanmardidodmani’s delight at shooting gold for Iran
“I have done all that I can do to tell my people that disability has no limitations,” says star after victory at Deodoro.
Peru’s Vargas set to make her Paralympic debut
Peruvian sprinter Yeny Vargas feels excited ahead of her first Paralympic Games this September.
Alcott hungry for gold in second sport
Australian tells of his desire to add wheelchair tennis title to his earlier gold medal in wheelchair basketball.
Rio 2016 preview: Para Archery
A helpful guide to the archery competitions, which begin on 10 September at the Sambodromo.
Cherniak takes judo gold at first attempt
Ukraine star makes light work of defeating Brazil’s Lucia Araujo to secure gold medal on her Paralympic debut in Rio.
Brazil has golden glow on first day of action in Rio
Paralympians made history across sports as the competition got off to a spectacular start. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of the action.
Rio 2016 preview: Boccia
The sport will make its ninth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.
Powerlifters set new world records at Rio
Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.
Germany’s Brussig twins go for double judo gold again
Carmen and Ramona Brussig will both defend their Paralympic titles on the opening day of the Rio 2016 judo competition.
How a special bond helped Vadovicova win Rio gold
Change of coach helps Slovakian make huge progress since London 2012 to claim top honour on opening day of Paralympics.
Ivan Espinosa talks drawing and Rio 2016
US Virgin Islands’ sole representative at September’s Paralympic Games is also a talented artist.
Gold for top shooters Vadovicova and Dong
Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.
Seilkop out of retirement for Rio
USA’s Chris Seilkop will compete in his fourth Paralympic Games at Rio after returning from a nine-year break.
Athlete content during Rio 2016 showcased on Facebook and Instagram
Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram
Kgothatso Montjane aiming to make history
“With tennis, everything is possible,” says the South African wheelchair tennis player ahead of Rio 2016.