PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 08: Samwel Mushai Kimani of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's 5,000 meter T11 on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)](/sites/default/files/images/160908193419806_Kimani_1.jpg)
Samwel Mushai Kimani claims first Para athletics gold
The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.
![A young boy throwing a javelin](/sites/default/files/images/160721163718524_13595761_1030095950407993_42135850_n.jpg)
Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement
The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.
Rio 2016 preview: rowing
Rio 2016 will feature four rowing medal events, which will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.
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FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team celebrate the power of inclusive sport for children
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.
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How a special bond helped Vadovicova win Rio gold
Change of coach helps Slovakian make huge progress since London 2012 to claim top honour on opening day of Paralympics.
![Shingo Kunieda of Japan](/sites/default/files/images/160602111451059_Shingo%2BKunieda.jpg)
Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair tennis rolls into action on 9 September at the Olympic Tennis Centre in the Barra Olympic Park.
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Swimming: Day one preview
Home favourite Daniel Dias gets his campaign underway as he aims for an incredible nine titles.
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Gold for top shooters Vadovicova and Dong
Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.
Day one preview: powerlifting
Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.
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Day One preview: your guide to what’s happening
The first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is packed with sporting action and includes the Games’ first medals.
Inter-American Development Bank joins Paralympic Movement
Development and awareness-raising activities in Latin America
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Athlete content during Rio 2016 showcased on Facebook and Instagram
Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram
![The Netherlands' Marlou van Rhijn on her way to breaking the 100m T43 world record at the 2016 Nottwil Grand Prix.](/sites/default/files/images/160528152154353_642418599_IPCGrandPrix0228.jpg)
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
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BP, IPC extend partnership until end of 2020
The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.
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Perfect day as Martinet secures judo gold
France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.
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Day one preview: Para Athletics
It’s a busy start at the Olympic Stadium with some of the fastest Paralympians on the planet making their first appearances on the track.
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Ibrahim Hamadtou: from internet sensation to Paralympian
Egyptian Hamadtou set for his Paralympic debut after starring in the Nothing is Impossible YouTube video.
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Records tumble on opening day of powerlifting
There are first medals of the Paralympic Games for Vietnam and Hungary as athletes raise the bar at the start of competition at Riocentro.
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Brazil seek to maintain 100 per cent Paralympic record
Brazil have won every gold medal since the introduction of blind football to the Paralympic Games. Can they top the podium in Rio?
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Yunidis Castillo seeks quadruple gold
Cuba’s five-time Paralympic champion is aiming for four more golds at her third Paralympics Games.