RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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TAM Airlines and TAM Viagens announce support for the Rio 2016 Games
TAM Airlines will be an official sponsor of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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ICSEMIS to take place in Brazil prior to Rio 2016 Paralympics
The sports science convention will take place in Santos, Brazil, between 31 August and 4 September 2016.
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Press accreditation opens for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Media can apply via the National Paralympic Committee in their country.
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Five storylines for shooting Paralympic qualifiers
A number of great athletes are preparing themselves for three qualification World Cups, the first of which takes place in Osijek, Croatia, from 10 July.
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Road to Rio continues with Sao Paulo workshop
The Agitos Foundation is working with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee to ensure a meaningful legacy for para-sport in the Americas.
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Hart aims for Rio 2016 podium with new horse
The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.
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Rio 2016 mascots to star on Cartoon Network
The animated series will tell the story of Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Paralympic Games.
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Sweden adds 14 candidates to Rio 2016 list
Athletes expected to represent their country in the upcoming Paralympic Games.
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IPC Athletics announces final medal events programme for Rio 2016
The programme will feature 177 medal events and was approved by the IPC Governing Board in Tokyo, Japan.
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Japanese wheelchair duo racing toward Rio 2016
Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.
![Tickets prices for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games have been announced and are available for sale beginning 7 September for Brazilians.](/sites/default/files/images/150515111732174_rio%2B2016%2Bticket%2Bjourney.jpg)
Rio 2016 publishes Paralympic Games ticket prices
The Organising Committee looks to set record, surpass ticket sales of previous Paralympic Games.
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Huitzing shares wheelchair basketball experience with kids in Rio
The two-time Dutch Paralympian visited 3 schools to teach lessons about her sport
![Andrew Parsons, President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee discusses Rio 2016 legacy with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in May 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150514082521439_Parson%2BDilma_0.jpg)
Brazilian Paralympic Committee President meets with President Rousseff
The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is excited by Rio 2016’s target to break the tickets sold record for a Paralympic Games.
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Brazilian president Rouseff plans to actively participate in Rio 2016 organisation
Rouseff wants to take advantage of her country hosting one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
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World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016
Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.
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Rio to host International Paralympic Day on 7 September 2015
More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.