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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Graphic with social network logos and the text ParalympicsAPC

Americas Paralympic Committee’s social media accounts can now be found @ParalympicsAPC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+ and Flickr.

Brazil football 5-a-side

Eight national teams will take part in the 5th International Challenge, which will serve as preparation for Rio 2016.

Abdi Dini and Erica Gavel

Twelve men and 12 women make up the rosters for Team Canada in September’s Games.

A standing skier retains an aerodynamic position

IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard have agreed a closer working relationship to ensure a standardised approach to rescues on the mountain.

The Netherlands' Marlou van Rhijn on her way to breaking the 100m T43 world record at the 2016 Nottwil Grand Prix.

Find out what four days of competition in Switzerland told us about what we can expect at Rio 2016.

Germany’s Martin Schulz

The two-time German world champion showed his form ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.

Two sailors in a boat on the water, wearinf red jackets

USA’s crew took gold in the thrilling sonar class, Poland’s in the SKUD18 and Germany’s Heiko Kroeger in the 2.4 Norlin OD.

Karen Van Nest

World champion Eric Bennett took home silver in preps for Rio 2016.

Wheelchair fencing

The Paralympic host nation will take their largest ever fencing squad to the Games after seven titles.

Woman in smart grey dress, blindfolded, surrounded by kids

The exhibition was held near the G7 Summit, where global leaders engaged with school children in Para sports.

Petrucio Ferreira on his way to breaking the 200m T47 world record at the 2015 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The teenage sprint sensation and 200m T47 world record holders talks us through his training regime.

Gunilla Wallengren of Sweden

A total of 13 athletes from six sports have joined Sweden’s team at September’s Paralympic Games, following the fourth national selection process.

Group picture of people standing and in wheelchairs, showing medals

Couples and singles dancers leave Frankfurt, Germany, with seven golds, two silvers and one bronze medal.

Two female judoka fighting

Athletes with visual impairment are eligible to compete in judo.

Four people pose with a poster

National Paralympic Committees found different ways to countdown to Rio 2016.

Sir Philip Craven

Sir Philip reflects on his role as IPC President, expectations for the last Paralympics of his term, and more.

A picture of a woman skiing on a hedge.

The equipment manufacturer has been a loyal partner to IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon and IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard.

Bordin Sornsriwichai

Thailand’s Asian champion shooter is confident he can outdo his fourth place from London 2012, at September’s Paralympic Games.

Geraldo Rosenthal

Brazil’s shooter expects September’s Paralympic Games can act as catalyst to social change in the region.

Jose Castillo Castillo gives a thumbs up to the audience after a competition

With 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, Mexico’s three-time Parapan American champion seeks to climb onto his first Paralympic podium.