Rio 2016 hidden-camera video turns para-athletes into celebrities
Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter with dwarfism get recognition they deserve after short film goes viral
Wrestling world championships decide first 108 places at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Russia, Azerbaijan and Japan lead the way as top six wrestlers in each of the 18 weight categories earn places for their nations
First nations qualify for rhythmic gymnastics at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Russia and Belarus lead the way by earning three slots each at world championships
Rio mayor launches project to improve accessibility in city ahead of 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Access for people with a disability will be made easier at the city’s main tourist points, such as Christ the Reedemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio 2016 announces plans to hire 90,000 people to work at Olympic and Paralympic Games
Partnership with ManpowerGroup will see 5,000 positions filled at organising committee, while 85,000 jobs will be contracted out
Josie Pearson out to make history at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
British hand-cyclist – who previously competed in wheelchair rugby and athletics – aiming to become first female athlete to compete in three different sports in three consecutive Games
Venezuela and Argentina qualify for men’s basketball at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Venezuelans produce shock win over Argentinians in FIBA Americas Championship final, but both teams book spots in Brazil
Great Britain leads the way as rowing world championships start qualification for Rio 2016 Games
British team earns most places in Olympic events and is only one to qualify boats in all Paralympic events
Test events: top archers to strut their stuff at Sambódromo, home of Rio carnival
Olympic and world champions among 120 athletes who will compete at Rio 2016 venue, as organising committee tests 28 departments
Brazilian Paralympic Centre, major legacy of Rio 2016 Games, close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in São Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with a disability and help people in rehabilitation
