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News - Rio 2016
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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.
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