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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

15,000 youngsters attended the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games thanks to the #FilltheSeats crowdfunding campaign.
Rio 2016

Allianz spurs on the campaign that sees thousands of Brazilian children enjoy the Paralympics.

Silver medalist Alfie Hewett and gold medalist Gordon Reid at Rio 2016
Rio 2016

Eight days of superb competition in Rio saw new Paralympic champions emerge.

Agitos
Rio 2016

Mohammad Naiem Durani tested positive for anabolic steroids in an out-of-competition test ahead of his event at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Edneusa De Jesus Santos Dorta BRA Bronze Medal winner in the Women's T12 Marathon at Fort Copacabana.
Rio 2016

Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ in sprint finish to claim first Paralympic title but Tatyana McFadden narrowly misses out on fifth gold of Games.

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani IRI stretches to play the ball
Rio 2016

Victory in men’s sitting volleyball final sees Iran come out on top in fifth successive gold-medal battle with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Australia's Chris Bond pushes down the court as USA's Josh Brewer reaches for the ball
Rio 2016

Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.

Sir Philip Craven - Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
Rio 2016

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, addressed the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday (18 September).

Ibrahim Al Hussein
Rio 2016

“I have been dreaming of this for 22 years. I thought my dream had gone when I lost my leg but now it is back for real.” Ibrahim Al Hussein, refugee.

Maracana stadium packed with people for the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

IPC President praises Cariocas as Rio Games culminate in Closing Ceremony celebrating sounds and colours of host nation.

Morocco's El Amin Chentouf wins the 2013 IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup
Rio 2016

Copacabana will provide the spectacular backdrop for five races over the marathon distance to complete the Para athletics programme in Rio.

Fans cheering for Brazil at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

Brazilians lit up the Maracana again on Sunday – and they agreed the Paralympics would leave a lasting impression on their nation.

Kory Puderbaugh USA with the ball in the centre of the pitch. Mixed - Pool Phase Group B, Match 021. Wheelchair Rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

Australia and the USA will go into battle for the Paralympic title on the final day of competition at Rio 2016.

Brazil vs. Ukraine in Women's Sitting Volleyball at Rio 2016
Rio 2016

China’s unbeaten run at the Paralympic Games comes to an end while there are also celebrations for Brazil.

Samsung IPC Partnership logo
Rio 2016

Spain’s Teresa Perales, Brazil’s Natalia Mayara and Terezinha Guilhermina were the winners.

Diede De Groot of the Netherlands playing against Yui Kamiji JPN in the Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match. Wheelchair Tennis at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

Dylan Alcott, Gordon Reid, Andy Lapthorne, Aniek van Koot and Kgothatso Montjane share their reactions from a thrilling competition.

A group of people pose at the Rio 2016 Athlete Village
Rio 2016

The Independent Paralympic Athletes (IPA) team member will take a prominent role at the Closing Ceremony.

Group of men in wheelchairs celebrate after winning gold.
Rio 2016

The US men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Spain for their first Paralympic gold since 1988.

Man with table tennis racket celebrates
Rio 2016

The former ITTF World Tour player has his leg amputated after cancer diagnosis in 2008.

Xia Zhou CHN the Gold Medal winner in the Women's 200m
Rio 2016

Chinese star has too much for 15-year-old Isis Holt as she claims gold in 200m T35 and brings nation’s athletics gold tally to 24.

Male swimmer in water competing in butterfly stroke
Rio 2016

Three more world records tumble and Brazil win three medals.