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Argentina’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.
NPC Spain presents Rio 2016 kit
Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.
Throwback Thursday: Spain’s Antonio Rebollo
The Spanish archer is the only Paralympian to have lit the Olympic cauldron, at Barcelona 1992’s Opening Ceremony.
Top wheelchair rugby teams take on Canada Cup
Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.
US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.
Tram launched to promote the Paralympic values in Bonn
“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.
Inclusion, participation high on agenda in Asia
The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.
My best and worst moments with France’s Marie-Amelie Le Fur
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.
Sport Week: Big lifters expected at Rio 2016
Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.
The coach that made Para sports his life purpose
Ecuador’s athletics coach Freddy Geovanni devotes his life to raising awareness of Para sports in his country.
Jacobsson focuses on ‘three F’s’
After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.
US women seek return to gold standard
After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.
Big Interview: The UN’s Wilfried Lemke
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.
Goalball Paralympic tournament format changes
The goalball competition format for Rio 2016 has changed to align with the one approved by the International Paralympic Committee.
PyeongChang 2018 settles into new headquarters in Host City
The Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 9-18 March 2018.
Sport Week: Classification in Para powerlifting
There is only one sport class, but athletes compete in difference weight categories.
Agitos Foundation beneficiary Castro aiming for Ecuador’s first Paralympic medal
The T11 runner will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 after taking part in an Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee project.
British men’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
Twelve players will try to help Great Britain reach the podium in September’s Paralympics.
Training Tuesday with US sprinter Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder is hoping his training programme leads him to gold this September in Rio.
US sitting volleyball not overlooking rivals
While the women’s team looks to finally overtake China, they know their opponents are improving just as much.