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Germany’s Martin Schulz

Germany’s PT4 Para triathlete seeks to recover from his defeat at the 2015 World Championships.

Riocentro is the city's main exhibition and convention centre and it is located near the Olympic Park.

The Riocentro- Pavillion 2 will host 20 medal events between 8-14 September.

Stephane Houdet

The International Tennis Federation published the full list of wheelchair tennis entries for September’s Paralympic Games.

Great Britain's Ollie Hynd pumps his fist in the air after a top swim.

Great British swimmer Ollie Hynd talks about his most memorable medals, and the times which he would rather forget.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench competing

Weightlifting was originally on the Paralympic programme, but changed to powerlifting in 1992.

Woman in running shirt crossing the finish

One week on from the 2016 European Championships we try work out what it all means with Rio 2016 fast approaching.

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Stela Eneva tested positive for a prohibited substance during an in-competition test at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Man in wheelchair on tennis court, celebrating

With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.

The Spanish Paralympic Committee presented the kit for Rio 2016, designed by the sportswear manufacturer Luanvi.

Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.

Antonio Rebollo

The Spanish archer is the only Paralympian to have lit the Olympic cauldron, at Barcelona 1992’s Opening Ceremony.

Canada’s Zak Madell competes at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.

Bennett Eric

Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.

Five people standing in front of a tram in IPC design

“Moving Bonn, Moving the World” is the slogan displayed on the tram that will be part of Bonn’s public transport for the next three years.

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The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.

Woman with French flag in stadium. Text: My best moment:Winning the 100m gold medal at London 2012My worst moment:Finishing 9th in the long jump at the 2011 World Championships

The T44 athlete will be hoping to add to the world titles she won in long jump and 400m when she competes at Rio 2016.

Sherif Osman

Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.

Ecuadorian coach Freddy Geovanni with Darwin Castro and his guide.

Ecuador’s athletics coach Freddy Geovanni devotes his life to raising awareness of Para sports in his country.

Jonas Jacobsson

After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.

Wheelchair basketball players during a game

After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.

Wilfried Lemke talking at the 2011 VISTA Conference

The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary General of Sport for Development and Peace shares his insight on Para sport development around the world and thoughts on the upcoming Games in Rio.