The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be launched at the Maracana with organisers promising a spectacular show and plenty of surprises.
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Brazil could win their first gold of the Games through Odair Santos in the men’s 5,000m T11.
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Coverage is expected to reach a global audience of four billion for the first time, and be the start of a digital revolution for Para sport.
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With many of the world’s fastest Paralympians in action, Sir Philip Craven is excited for the second day of athletics at Rio 2016.
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Swimmer is targeting Colombia’s first Paralympic gold for more than three decades after sweeping aside his rivals in 2015.
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New Zealand’s Mary Fisher aims to defend her Paralympic title whilst facing big competition from Germany’s Daniela Schulte.
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More than 20 students from the CIESP Diogo Levenhagen School will watch the wheelchair basketball competition at Barra Olympic Park.
Shooting
New Zealand’s best shooter believes it is important to aim high as he heads into his fourth Paralympic Games.
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Special award is named after Korean doctor who has championed Para sport for more than 50 years.
Equestrian
Get to know the Canadian grade III rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Athletics
The T54 wheelchair racer hopes competing at September’s Paralympic Games will inspire Uruguayan people to pursue their life dreams.
Blind Football
Ahead of Rio 2016, the Argentinian shares his experience of being one of the world’s best blind football referees.
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A guide to the hottest tickets at the upcoming Paralympic Games as the world’s best Para athletes prepare to inspire and excite the world.
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Giant mosaic made up of 500 flags designed by local schoolchildren goes on show ahead of official opening of Paralympics.
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The member of the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team went to the Ottobock’s Repair Service Center for Prosthetics, Orthotics and Wheelchairs on Sunday (4 September).
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Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin believes Australia has the “perfect balance” of experience ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Equestrian
Get to know the German grade 1a rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Shooting
The Paralympic champion knows he has a target on his back but is staying focused ahead of Rio 2016.
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Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets is hoping to reclaim his title from Beijing 2008.
Located in the Athlete Dining Hall, there will be lots of activities and giveaways for all athletes at the Paralympic Games.