Para sport & Paralympic News
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Unforgettable moments of Rio 2016 22.09.2016 Ten of the top performances and memories delivered by athletes across the Para sport spectrum.
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Canada to welcome home athletes 22.09.2016 Starting Thursday (22 September), fans can congratulate their favourite athletes at various locations around the country.
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10 personalities who left their mark on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games 22.09.2016 From the ‘Backfavela Boys’ to the shark attack victim who now protects the giant predators, Rio 2016 was packed with great characters
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Five things we learned from wheelchair rugby 22.09.2016 From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.
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Say what? Top swimmer’s quotes from Rio 2016 22.09.2016 From what it means to win gold to the people they dedicate their medals, athletes had some great responses to their performances in the pool.
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Finalists for Team USA Awards announced 21.09.2016 Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite female, male and team from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Austrian team welcomed home by Sports Minister 21.09.2016 The 27-strong team brought home nine medals and were greeted at Vienna International Airport.
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Afghani field athlete suspended for four years for Anti-Doping Violation 19.09.2016 Mohammad Naiem Durani tested positive for anabolic steroids in an out-of-competition test ahead of his event at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Five things we learned about wheelchair tennis at Rio 2016 19.09.2016 Eight days of superb competition in Rio saw new Paralympic champions emerge.
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#FilltheSeats online campaign helps create historic atmosphere at the Paralympics 19.09.2016 Allianz spurs on the campaign that sees thousands of Brazilian children enjoy the Paralympics.
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Obrigado Brazil! People to receive highest honour 18.09.2016 IPC President praises Cariocas as Rio Games culminate in Closing Ceremony celebrating sounds and colours of host nation.
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IPC President’s speech at Closing Ceremony of Rio Games 18.09.2016 Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, addressed the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday (18 September).
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The people have their say on the ‘People’s Games’ 18.09.2016 Brazilians lit up the Maracana again on Sunday – and they agreed the Paralympics would leave a lasting impression on their nation.
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Aussie delight at triumph in epic rugby final 18.09.2016 Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.
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Iran seize back Paralympic title on day of high emotion 18.09.2016 Victory in men’s sitting volleyball final sees Iran come out on top in fifth successive gold-medal battle with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Victory Hug: Marcel clinches marathon gold in Rio sun 18.09.2016 Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ in sprint finish to claim first Paralympic title but Tatyana McFadden narrowly misses out on fifth gold of Games.
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Shahrad Nasajpour to carry the Paralympic Flag 18.09.2016 The Independent Paralympic Athletes (IPA) team member will take a prominent role at the Closing Ceremony.
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Wheelchair tennis – The best quotes 18.09.2016 Dylan Alcott, Gordon Reid, Andy Lapthorne, Aniek van Koot and Kgothatso Montjane share their reactions from a thrilling competition.
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Awards given for the Samsung Paralympic Bloggers project 18.09.2016 Spain’s Teresa Perales, Brazil’s Natalia Mayara and Terezinha Guilhermina were the winners.
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USA golden in sitting volleyball final against China! 18.09.2016 China’s unbeaten run at the Paralympic Games comes to an end while there are also celebrations for Brazil.