More than 240,000 people applied for 70,000 positions, with strong interest from the USA, Russia, China and Great Britain.
Cycling
Cyclists amassed vital ualifying points for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
President of Cycling Ireland will spearhead the Irish team at Rio 2016
Rio 2016
Nearly 325,000 people took part in the public vote to decide the name of the Rio 2016 Paralympic mascot.
Cycling
Emma Foy and Laura Fairweather and give an insight into a typical day as they prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Cycling
Highlights of the 2015 season will include World Championships in track and road para-cycling
Rio 2016
Tracy Schmitt sold her home and everything she could not fit into her car to try realise her Rio 2016 dream.
Cycling
Spanish para-cyclists star in new TV campaign which aims to show Cofidis’ commitment to Paralympic sport
Rio 2016
The public have until Sunday 14 December to vote for their favourite names for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic mascots.
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Invercargill, New Zealand, stages its first ever UCI Para-Cycling C1 Track event
Judo
Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.
Rio 2016
After winning many accolades in his debut season, Curtis McGrath is now looking ahead to Rio 2016
Cycling
Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation
Rio 2016
The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for the very first time, after reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Rio 2016
Events will be held in all five continents next year as the sport gears up for its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Cycling
Handcycling world champions were amongst the 15 winners at the 2014 ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Wheelchair Tennis
World champion handcyclist is shortlisted on Sunday for Sports Star of the Year and Sportsman of the Year with a Disability at the SA Sport Awards.
Athletics
Ahead of the 2015 season, 17 Belgian athletes have enjoyed a week long training camp in Lanzarote.
Rio 2016
Inspired by animals and plants, Rio 2016 has launched its mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Mascots from previous Games, including Mandeville from the London 2012 Paralympics have been visiting Rio ahead of Monday’s mascot launch.