Para sport & Paralympic News
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IPC announces new members of Athletes' Council
17.09.2016
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Saturday (17 September) announced the six elected members of the IPC Athletes' Council for the next four years.
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Paralympic history showcased at the Spaceship of Knowledge at the Olympic Stadium
17.09.2016
The venue for Para athletics during the Rio 2016 Paralympics features an Olympic and Paralympic City Museum.
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RJ Mitte enjoying his first Paralympic experience
17.09.2016
The star of US TV series ‘Breaking Bad’ says he can feel “an amazing atmosphere” at Rio 2016. “The world is united here in Rio,” he said.
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Som livre and Rio 2016 release song to celebrate the Paralympic Games
17.09.2016
Some proceeds from the sales of the song performed by Ivete Sangalo and Calum Scott will go towards the Agitos Foundation.
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Athletics: Day 10 preview
17.09.2016
The final day of track and field competition in the Olympic stadium will see 25 medal events contested.
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All set for a final Super Saturday at Rio 2016
17.09.2016
Penultimate day of competition will see hosts competing for gold in football 5-a-side and a huge day of athletics action, amongst the highlights.
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Walker wins gold, but opponent gets result he wanted
17.09.2016
All smiles in the archery competition as British star causes upset, before defeated champion proposes to his girlfriend.
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Swimming: Day 10 preview
17.09.2016
The last day of action (17 September) from the Aquatics Stadium is set to produce more memorable performances.
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Didukh recovers from cancer to lead Ukraine to Paralympic glory
17.09.2016
The former ITTF World Tour player has his leg amputated after cancer diagnosis in 2008.
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Wheelchair rugby: Day four preview
17.09.2016
After an epic round of clashes in the final pool games on Friday, fans heading to the Carioca Arena on Saturday have a lot to get excited about.
- Paralympics Day 9: Live updates from Rio 16.09.2016 Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
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The Argentinian who uses his left foot to play boccia
16.09.2016
Mauricio Ibarbure has significantly limited function in his arms, but that has not stopped him playing the sport he loves.
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Teams begin to shine in final days of competition
16.09.2016
Turkey, Lithuania, Ukraine and the USA among the nations celebrating success in team sports at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Overtime drama as Australia and USA secure victories
16.09.2016
Incredible day of wheelchair rugby action sees sport’s top nations finally confirm their places in semi-final line-up for Rio Paralympics.
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China’s fencers sign off with foil team golds
16.09.2016
Double foil team gold on the final day consolidates China’s place at the top of the wheelchair fencing medals table.
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Goalball gold goes to Turkey and Lithuania
16.09.2016
Turkish stun China with victory in women’s competition as Lithuania’s men ease to title with win over the USA.
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USA clinch women’s basketball gold
16.09.2016
Rebecca Murray had the hot hand, and Germany had no answer as they failed to secure back-to-back Paralympic titles.
- Ukraine reclaim football 7 Paralympic crown 16.09.2016 The Europeans defeated Iran 2-1 and reclaimed the Paralympic gold they had won at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
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Dias does the triple, Perales wins backstroke gold
16.09.2016
On another record-breaking night in the pool there were also first golds of Rio 2016 for Czech Republic and Hungary.
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Cockroft’s golden hat-trick for Great Britain
16.09.2016
Paralympians again prover age is no barrier as 15-year-old and 40-year-old clinch medals in track and field competition.
