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A look inside a venue where table tennis will be contested. On the court are four tennis tables set up.
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There will be eight competition tables, with 16 other tables for warm-ups, inside the Riocentro Pavillion 3 venue.

These are the medals athletes will compete for at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The medals feature a tiny device which makes a noise when the medal is shaken, allowing visually impaired athletes to know if they are gold, silver or bronze.

Table tennis player in action
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Table tennis is one of the most widely participated sports around the world.

Great Britain's Jack Rutter - Football 7-a-side
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Fourteen footballers, including two returning from London 2012, will compete in September’s Games.

Wheelchair rugby coach in wheelchair yells instructions
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The former US wheelchair rugby coach has put Team Canada in good position for their first Paralympic gold.

Chuck Aoki
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Here are six players to watch in action, plus others who may fly under the radar.

Girl swimming in the pool with swimcap and goggles on.
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The 15-year-old swimmer will be making her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, where she hopes to win a gold medal.

Three athletes on a podium received their medals.
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The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.

On a table, pineapples and bras made out of paper.
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With three months until the curtain goes up, the creative team gives a few hints about what to expect at the Maracana Stadium on 7 September.

Two judo athletes fighting on a tatami or judo mat.
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Algeria’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist is hoping to claim the title at September’s Paralympic Games.

Darlene Hunter of USA
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The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships

Matt Skelhon Shooting
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Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.

A picture of man in a wheelchair resisting to a choch with another wheelchair.
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Learn how the sport originally called Murderball made it into the Paralympics.

A general view of the Arena Carioca 1 at the Olympic Park.
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All the chair-knocking, fast-paced action can be watched at the Carioca Arena 1 during the Paralympic Games.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench celebrating
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Getting into the world top three is not easy, but that is exactly what the best powerlifters from the region have done in 2016.

Qing Xu celebrating his win in the pool.
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The seven-time Paralympic swimming champion said that he is considering hanging up his googles after the Paralympic Games.

Twelve athletes in wheelchairs lined up, making up the wheelchair rugby team.
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Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.

A group of 12 paralympians wearing the new green and yellow uniforms.
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Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Brazil football 5-a-side
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The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.

wheelchair rugby
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Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.