RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Brazilian Paralympic Centre close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.
City of Rio’s accessibility improvement plans praised by IPC President
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, close to USD 1 million will be spent making many major tourist attractions accessible for all.
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.
Nations officially invited to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Around 170 countries are expected to compete in the biggest Paralympic Games ever next year.
China secure Rio 2016 places at shooting World Cup
South Korea also dominate the podium in Sydney, Australia, at the second Paralympic qualifier of 2015.
Globo Group to broadcast the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in Brazil
SporTV will screen the competitions and Globo will have biggest coverage ever for the Paralympic Games in Brazil.
Rio 2016 shooting qualifier to kick-off in Sydney
The penultimate Paralympic qualification World Cup will see more than 150 shooters from 34 countries try to seal places for their countries from 15 September.
Australia releases ‘One Year to Go’ video
With messages from Paralympic hopefuls, the video rallies excitement for Team Australia ahead of Rio 2016.
New images, video show Rio 2016 construction progress
Brazilian government has provided updates on 18 venues that will be used for the Rio 2016 Games.
Jesel looks forward to return to Paralympics
The French rower helped his team qualify for Rio 2016 just about a year until the Paralympic Games begin.
IPC President Sir Philip Craven rides debut journey of Rio 2016 culture train
New look revealed for Rio's suburban trains, with images of Paralympic stars and phrases by Brazilian literary figures.
Parsons: Rio 2016 Paralympics will change generation’s view on disability
The IPC Vice President says seeing high-performance athletes up close will have ‘extraordinary educational effect.’
Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
Display of world-class sports stir excitement one year until Rio 2016
Attendees were treated to rivalry football 5-a-side and sitting volleyball matches during one-year-to-go celebrations.