Para sport & Paralympic News
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IPC President Sir Philip Craven rides debut journey of Rio 2016 culture train
12.09.2015
New look revealed for Rio's suburban trains, with images of Paralympic stars and phrases by Brazilian literary figures.
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Parsons: Rio 2016 Paralympics will change generation’s view on disability
11.09.2015
The IPC Vice President says seeing high-performance athletes up close will have ‘extraordinary educational effect.’
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Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
09.09.2015
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
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Tickets to Rio 2016 Paralympics go on sale to Brazil residents
08.09.2015
Record total of 3.3 million tickets available; overseas fans will be able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.
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Display of world-class sports stir excitement one year until Rio 2016
08.09.2015
Attendees were treated to rivalry football 5-a-side and sitting volleyball matches during one-year-to-go celebrations.
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Samba, cinema wrap up one-year to Rio 2016 party
08.09.2015
Adults and kids enjoy festival alongside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio.
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Music, dance, sport at Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
07.09.2015
The full schedule of activities happening on Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) to celebrate #1yeartogo.
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Christiansen not riding Rio at Rio 2016
07.09.2015
The British rider made a difficult decision to move on from the horse she won three Paralympic golds on.
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Paralympics Ireland releases ‘one year to go’ video
07.09.2015
The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Smyth leads qualifying for world’s fastest para-athlete showdown
06.09.2015
The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.
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Carnival veteran Richard Browne looking forward to party atmosphere at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
05.09.2015
US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.
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Paralympic powerhouses look to extend dominance at Rio 2016
05.09.2015
Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.
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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games opening ceremony to mix energy, humour and rhythm
05.09.2015
Event planners share their vision and joke they are competing with Olympic organisers to put on the best show.
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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be a record-breaking success
05.09.2015
The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.
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Video: Hidden camera captures reactions when para-athletes show up
04.09.2015
Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter amazed Brazilian gym regulars, as part of Rio 2016 ticket promotion campaign.
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Digital artists collaborate for Paralympic ‘Hackathon’
03.09.2015
Workshop with around 50 journalists, designers, programmers and students kicks off celebrations for one year to Rio 2016.
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Jason Smyth, the Usain Bolt of the Paralympic Games, out to win sixth gold at Rio 2016
03.09.2015
Irishman, the fastest para-athlete of all time, in Brazil to help celebrate one year until the Games.
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World’s fastest para-athletes prepare for battle royale in Rio
03.09.2015
Unprecedented race will bring together runners with different types of disability in celebration of one year until the Paralympic Games.
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Festival to celebrate one year to go until Rio 2016
02.09.2015
The two-day festival will include a race to define the world’s fastest sprinter, plus a rival football match between Brazil and Argentina.
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Countdown to Heritage Flame begins
02.09.2015
The ‘Heritage Flame’ will merge with the Brazilian Regional Flames in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony.
