Para sport & Paralympic News
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Road to Rio continues with Sao Paulo workshop 28.06.2015 The Agitos Foundation is working with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee to ensure a meaningful legacy for para-sport in the Americas.
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Hart aims for Rio 2016 podium with new horse 24.06.2015 The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.
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Rio 2016 mascots to star on Cartoon Network 22.06.2015 The animated series will tell the story of Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Paralympic Games.
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Sweden adds 14 candidates to Rio 2016 list 22.06.2015 Athletes expected to represent their country in the upcoming Paralympic Games.
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IPC Athletics announces final medal events programme for Rio 2016 10.06.2015 The programme will feature 177 medal events and was approved by the IPC Governing Board in Tokyo, Japan.
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Japanese wheelchair duo racing toward Rio 2016 23.05.2015 Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.
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Rio 2016 publishes Paralympic Games ticket prices 15.05.2015 The Organising Committee looks to set record, surpass ticket sales of previous Paralympic Games.
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Huitzing shares wheelchair basketball experience with kids in Rio 15.05.2015 The two-time Dutch Paralympian visited 3 schools to teach lessons about her sport
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Brazilian Paralympic Committee President meets with President Rousseff 14.05.2015 The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is excited by Rio 2016’s target to break the tickets sold record for a Paralympic Games.
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Brazilian president Rouseff plans to actively participate in Rio 2016 organisation 13.05.2015 Rouseff wants to take advantage of her country hosting one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
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World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016 08.05.2015 Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.
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Rio to host International Paralympic Day on 7 September 2015 07.05.2015 More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.
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Marking 500 days to go until para-equestrian event begins for Rio 2016 30.04.2015 Event hopes to build off of success from London 2012 Games
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Model of Barra Olympic Park tailors for visually impaired 28.04.2015 Detailed replica unveiled to mark 500 days until the Paralympic Games
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Rio 2016 reveals Paralympic torch relay details 28.04.2015 Event will involve all five regions of Brazil and British town Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic Games
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IPC confident of breaking Paralympic TV viewing records at Rio 2016 26.04.2015 IPC President Sir Philip Craven speaks about his confidence for the Games to mark 500 days to go.
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Rio 2016 celebrates 500 days until the Paralympic Games with flash mob in Copacabana 26.04.2015 Dancers defy the rain in routine that brings together performers, including some in wheelchairs, from different musical styles.
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IPC launches IPC Academy Campus 2016 to be held in Rio, Brazil 22.04.2015 The IPC Academy, the IPC’s education division, will also take over operation of Paralympic Games Knowledge Management
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Usain Bolt runs as guide for blind Paralympic champion Guilhermina in Rio 19.04.2015 Six-time Olympic champion from Jamaica trains with Brazil’s three-time Paralympic champion ahead of 'Mano a Mano' event.
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Mexican lifters excited for Mexico City 2015 17.04.2015 Four Paralympic and Worlds medallists will form part of a team of 36 powerlifters competing at home in the Americas Open from 26-29 April.