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![Logo_International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID)](/sites/default/files/images/161010105910538_Inas_logo_large.jpg)
Three new members inducted to INAS Hall of Fame
Australia’s Lisa Llorens, Austria’s Heidi Mackowitz and Professor Jennifer Mactavish were honoured for their contribution to the organisation.
![An estimated 800,000 people took Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.](/sites/default/files/images/161010105407331_japan.jpg)
Estimated 800,000 welcome Japan’s Paralympic medallists
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists.
![Brazilian swimmer Phelipe Rodrigues celebrating in the pool.](/sites/default/files/images/161010142040476_Phelipe%2BRodrigues.jpg)
Phelipe Rodrigues looks back on Rio 2016
Brazil’s four-time Paralympic swimming medallist highlighted the importance September’s Games had in raising awareness of Para sports in his country.
![Woman in wheelchair playing tennis on a blue court](/sites/default/files/images/140711092441363_LON_0709_7963.jpg)
Shuker, Houdet, Wagner seal US Open Super Series titles
Houdet and Wagner continue their success on the UNIQLO Tour, while Shuker claims her first Super Series title.
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Table tennis: Five things learned from Rio 2016
With new and returning champions being crowned, find out what emerged from the sport at the Paralympic Games.
![Damien Seguin celebrates winning sailing gold in Rio de Janeiro](/sites/default/files/images/160917213659272_fran.jpg)
Sailing: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
This is what we learned from the sailing competition at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
![Zahra Nemati](/sites/default/files/images/161007104533877_zahra.jpg)
Archery: Top quotes from Rio 2016
A look back at the top comments from archers at the Paralympic Games in September.
![Kim Young-Gun](/sites/default/files/images/140320132612436_kim_young_gun_28_10_10.jpg)
Table tennis players return to action at Thailand Open
Table tennis Paralympic medallists such as Rungroj Thainiyom and Kim Young-Gun will compete for the first time since Rio 2016.
![Zahra Nemati](/sites/default/files/images/161007104533877_zahra.jpg)
Archery: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out what came out from the sport after competition wrapped up at the Sambodromo.
![Para alpine skier Erin Latimer skiing.](/sites/default/files/images/170202104255078_Erin-Latimer_0.jpg)
Faces of the Future: Canada’s Erin Latimer
Canada’s 20-year-old alpine skier aims to compete at her second Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018.
Sitting volleyball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
What did we find out from the US women taking their first Paralympic gold and the Iranian men re-claiming their gold?
![Kasicka and Vidasic - wheelchair dance sport](/sites/default/files/images/160930123140185_Kasicka%2Band%2BVidasic.jpg)
Wheelchair dance sport European Champs website launched
The site is the one-stop-shop for athletes, fans and the media for the competition in Kosice, Slovakia, between 28-30 October.
![Collage of six sport photos](/sites/default/files/images/161007080934840_BestMaleRio.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Best Male of the Month – September 2016
Nominees include: Dylan Alcott, Laurens Devos, Marcel Hug, Ihar Boki, Siamand Rahman and Carlos Serrano.
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Last chance to be a “runner” for London 2017
Applications to become a ‘Runner’ - a volunteer during the Summer of World Athletics - close at midnight on Sunday 16 October 2016.
![Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016 in Boston.](/sites/default/files/images/161007103147174_Marcel%2BHug.jpg)
Hug continues marathon season after Rio success
After winning the Berlin marathon, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug is heading to Chicago hoping for more silverware.
Cycling: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Check out what we learned from the cycling competition at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
![Athletics highlights - Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/yxQLYECQwA1YZGaOzY5m099zi92bdyUyODXOb5_4P8I.jpg?itok=etP2UMmX)
Rio 2016: Para athletics in numbers
The Games are sadly over but here a few statistics to keep you entertained about the Games.
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WADA updates on cyber security breach
WADA overviews the recent security breach regarding athlete TUE information and how the Agency is responding to the incident.
![Akiko Adachi of Japan throws the ball in the women's Goalball at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/161017083429903_Akiko%2BAdachi%2Bof%2BJapan%2B.jpg)
Goalball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
After Lithuania and Turkey won their maiden goalball Paralympic titles this September, check out what new things we learned about the sport.
![Carlos Serrano Zarate COL takes the Gold Medal in a new World Record time in the Men's 100m Breaststroke.](/sites/default/files/images/160911000709053_serrano.jpg)
Carlos Serrano gets ready for future challenges
Fresh from winning Colombia’s first Paralympic gold in 36 years, the 18-year-old swimmer already targets Tokyo 2020 success.