Daniel Dias and Susana Schnarndorf voted best athletes at Brazilian Paralympic Awards
Young sprinter Verônica Hipólito also recognised at Brazilian Paralympic Committee end-of-year event in Rio
Michelle Wie sets sights on Rio 2016 Games
American believes golf’s return to the Olympic programme will inspire more people to take up the sport
Rio 2016 signs agreement to serve only sustainably produced fish at the Games
With more than 14 million meals to be produced, only certified seafood will be served to athletes, officials, media and at on-site restaurants
Rio 2016 opens its doors for collective effort to deliver sustainable Games
UN sponsored workshop brings together 25 civil society groups to discuss improvements to Sustainability Plan for the Games
Rio Woolf visits Rio 2016 to tell how London 2012 Paralympic Games changed his life
Fan of Brazilian star Alan Fonteles, British boy visits the city that inspired his name on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Brazilian fencers pin their hopes on Rio 2016 to popularise the sport in the country
Brazil, which still has little tradition in the sport, wants a place on the Olympic podium
How Venezuela won South America's first Olympic fencing gold medal
Rubén Limardo returned from London 2012 as a national hero after winning his country's first gold in 44 years
Rio 2016 completes 8th IOC Project Review
Organising committee presented progress in many areas during two-day visit by International Olympic Committee
Brazilian's golden debut in wheelchair fencing at London 2012 inspires compatriots
Pioneering Jovane Guissone claimed Paralympic title in thrilling final to put Brazil on the map
Foil, sabre or épée? The specific characteristics of weapons dictate the rules of fencing
Agility, strength and precision are some of the abilities required for each of the sport’s three weapons
