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.
