Para sport & Paralympic News
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Agitos Foundation paves Road to Rio 2016
17.04.2015
The first of four workshops for coaches, classifiers, athletes and sport managers, run in partnership with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, will start on Saturday (18 April).
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Canada’s Ferguson not focusing on Rio 2016 just yet
15.04.2015
The veteran wheelchair basketball player is first hoping to qualify for next year’s Paralympics with success at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
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Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016
15.04.2015
The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.
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Pan American countries see increase in para-canoe participation
14.04.2015
According to COPAC’s Leonardo Maiola the sport is enjoying growth ahead of its debut at Rio 2016.
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New edition of The Paralympian out now!
13.04.2015
How the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sports were chosen is the main feature of the first edition of 2015.
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Four German youngsters set their sights on Glasgow 2015
12.04.2015
Four young German talents want to qualify for Glasgow 2015 on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympics
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NPC Portugal appoints Oliveira as Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
03.04.2015
The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
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Australia to benefit from significant broadcast coverage of Rio 2016 Paralympics
25.03.2015
Seven signs all-encompassing agreement for rights across all media platforms including 14 hours a day of live coverage.
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Rio 2016 reveals calendar for 44 Olympic and Paralympic test events
24.03.2015
Events will allow organisers to test operations and fine tune preparations for the 2016 Games
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Brazil's 7-a-side footballers tell rivals: "We're ready to win gold at Rio 2016"
23.03.2015
Seven-a-side team say they have the skill and flair to overcome Russia and Ukraine, who have dominated the sport in recent years
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Ugandan para-rowers aim for Rio
20.03.2015
In a land of breathtaking beauty at the heart of the African continent, para-rowing is bringing new opportunities and a Paralympic challenge to Ugandans living with a disability.
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Kazimirowski appointed Belgium’s Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
20.03.2015
The Belgium Paralympic Committee’s new Sport and NPC Manager previously worked in climbing and mountaineering.
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Preparations for Rio continue at UK Paralympic Sport Science and Sport Medicine Conference
20.03.2015
Conference was attended by 200 specialists and practitioners including IPC President Sir Philip Craven
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Brazilian football 7-a-side internationals to show off their skills on Copacabana Beach
20.03.2015
Members of the national team will show off their skills and invite the public to join in on Saturday (21 March)
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Lucas aims to create history at Rio 2016
19.03.2015
The British Paralympic champion from London 2012 is hoping to become the first sailor to retain her title.
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Megan Blunk balances life as a two-sport athlete looking towards Rio
18.03.2015
The US athlete could be a medal contender in para-canoe and has hopes to make the wheelchair basketball team.
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Training Tuesdays: Cristina Menezes
17.03.2015
Brazilian powerlifter reveals her regimen in preparation for Rio 2016
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Barra Blue Beach Point will host German House during Rio 2016
16.03.2015
The home of the German Olympic and Paralympic teams provides a place for athletes to meet with family, sponsors, politicians and journalists.
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Rio 2016 will inspire new generation of Paralympic stars, says Chantal Petitclerc
12.03.2015
Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.
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BISFed visit Rio ahead of 2016 Paralympic Games
11.03.2015
Boccia’s world governing board impressed by preparations for next year’s event.
