Para sport & Paralympic News
- Rio 2016 Launches "My Paralympic Picture" Contest 21.09.2011 People all over the world invited to take photos that represent the Paralympic Movement
- Rio Marks 5 Years to Go 09.09.2011 Andre Brasil in attendance at event
- Brazil Hosts World's Largest Paralympic Student Event 29.08.2011 More than 1,000 students take part in "Paralympic Scholar"
- Judging Panel Evaluates Design Proposals for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Emblem 21.06.2011 Commission formed by 12 members
- Brasilia Event Marks the 2,000 Days to go to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games 23.03.2011
- 38 Medals for GB & NI in New Zealand 31.01.2011
- IPC Governing Board Vote to Increase Rio 2016 Sports Programme to 22 Sports 11.12.2010 At a meeting in Guangzhou, China, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has voted to increase the number of sports at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to 22 with the addition of...
- Rio Sports Programme Decision Expected on Saturday at 08.00 GMT 10.12.2010 A decision from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board on the Rio Sports Programme is expected on Saturday (11 December) at around 08.00 GMT.Seven sports have submitted...
- IPC Head to Rio for First Executive Project Review 19.11.2010 Three members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this weekend to attend an update meeting on Monday and Tuesday (22-23 November) on the progress...
- Sports Programme for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to be decided on 11 December 11.11.2010 The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board will meet in Guangzhou, China on Saturday 11 December to decide which sports will be included in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.In July...
- First Co-ordination Commission Visit to Rio 20.05.2010 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games ended its first visit today to the Brazilian host city with a full schedule of events.
- Greg Hartung Member of 2016 Co-ordination Commission 14.01.2010 Bonn, Germany – Yesterday, the composition of the IOC Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially announced.
- Olympic Congress Opened in Copenhagen 03.10.2009 Sir Philip Craven will also be amongst the attendees
- Rio de Janeiro Elected to Host 2016 Paralympic Games 02.10.2009 Rio de Janeiro eventually triumphed by taking 66 votes from a possible 98
- IOC Releases 2016 Evaluation Commission Report 03.09.2009 Report was written following the Commission's visits to the four Candidate Cities vying to host these Games
- 2016 Candidate Cities Summarize Bids to IOC 23.06.2009 All four 2016 Candidate Cities were in Lausanne, Switzerland, last week from 17-18 June for a briefing session presenting their bid once more to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2016...
- Candidate City Tour Ends in Madrid 08.05.2009 The fourth and final official site inspection for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games finished today in Madrid, Spain.
- IOC Evaluation Commission Visits Rio 04.05.2009 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games concluded its visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 2 May.
- 2016 Evaluation Commission Concludes Second Stop 20.04.2009 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games wrapped up its second official site inspection stop on 19 April in Tokyo, Japan.
- First Stop on 2016 Evaluation Commission Tour 07.04.2009 On 7 April, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games finished its official site inspections in Chicago, USA.
