MY PARALYMPIC PICTURE: The story of “Light of hope”
Aline dos Santos Rocha is the main character of one of the Cultural contest winning photos
Learn more about the history, symbols and values of the Paralympic Movement
The first idea of the Paralympic Games was born of a competition with World War II veterans
Combination of Brazilian favourite sports, Goalball promises to thrill the audience
Sport combines both Handball and Football characteristics in a court similar to Volleyball’s
From the squares to the Paralympic Games, Boccia entertains all ages
Portuguese and Brazilian athletes dominated the sport in Beijing 2008 and dream about 2016
Rio 2016 begins countdown to the launch of the Paralympic Games emblem
Learn more about the actions that will go until 26 November, date of the launch
Sport to debut in Rio 2016, Paracanoe conquers its space at the Paralympic Movement
Sport has a twice world champion Brazilian model as poster boy
PARALYMPICS WITH NO PARALLEL: diversity Games exclusive sports
Learn more about Boccia and Goalball and get to know Paracanoe, sport to debut in the Rio 2016™ Paralympic Games
International Olympic Committee concludes fourth Rio 2016™ Project Review update
Project Review updates between the IOC and Games organisers are held two to three times per year
Official statement
The Rio 2016™ congratulates governor Sergio Cabral for the successful operation deployed to regain territorial control of the Rocinha, Vidigal and Chácara do Céu communities
IOC attends opening of second station for the Transoeste BRT line
One of Rio 2016™’s bid commitments, the line will connect highly populated areas to Barra, where most of the sporting events at the Rio 2016™ Games will take place
