RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Mumuni uses para-cycling to improve lives in Ghana
The London 2012 Paralympian hopes to use his experiences to inspire people with impairments in his country to take up sport.
Brazilian tennis stars turn out for Rio 2016 Test Event
CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.
Rio 2016 unveils Paralympic Torch
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
First volunteers for Rio 2016 selected
Candidates can check if they have been successful online; USA, Great Britain, Russia and China lead non-Brazilians selected.
Big Interview: Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten
The IPC caught up with former tennis star Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, an ambassador for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
Rio 2016 ceremony auditions get street flavour
Skateboarders, roller skaters and hip-hop dancers strut their stuff as the battle for places intensifies.
USOC, CoSport announce Rio 2016 Paralympic Games ticket sales
Individual tickets, packages are available for US residents exclusively through cosport.com.
Volunteers praised as Rio 2016 boccia test event concludes
Wheelchair athletes from five nations competed at the Riocentro venue.
Dancers audition for Rio 2016 ceremonies cast
Search begins for volunteers to bring the Opening and Closing ceremonies to life
Cadbury partners with Australian Paralympic Committee
The treat manufacturer will support athletes in their quest to ‘bring on the joy’ at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
UK Athletics names 2015-16 World Class Performance Programme selections
Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Big Interview: Carlos Nuzman
Q&A with the President of the Organising Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.
British judo squad aiming for Rio 2016
Four of their members are currently ranked in the top 10 and are gearing up for the European Championships.
Paralympic athletes attend Team Visa Summit
Five Paralympic athletes have been named as part of Team Visa Rio ahead of next year’s Paralympic Games.
Cadbury signs as Paralympics New Zealand signs third Major Partner in four weeks
Cadbury joins the ACC and Sanford who have signed to support Kiwi para-athletes ahead of Rio 2016.