Paralympic powerhouses out to extend their dominance at Rio 2016 Games
Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have made top step of the podium their own
Rio 2016 to celebrate one year to Paralympic Games with sports and culture festival at Lagoa
Event at iconic city location will feature top Paralympic athletes and coincide with start of ticket sales
Rio 2016 education programme expanded to São Paulo
Transforma will promote new sports and Olympic and Paralympic values to more than 100,000 students in Brazil’s largest city
Alex Zanardi sees ‘a sign’ that he will win gold at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Former racing car driver who lost his legs in horrific crash aims to defend his London 2012 cycling titles in Brazil
Serial finalist Serginho aiming to guide Brazil to volleyball gold at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
In the fifth of our series of exclusive interviews with some of the world’s best athletes, the 2004 champion recalls his favourite Olympic memories
Melissa Stockwell, war veteran and three-time paratriathlon world champion, dreaming of glory at Rio 2016 Games
American who lost a leg in bomb attack in Iraq, won silver medal at test event in Copacabana
European dressage and jumping championships decide six more equestrian places at Rio 2016 Games
Switzerland, Great Britain, Spain, Sweden and France claim the Olympic berths up for grabs in Germany
Ticket sales for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to start on 7 September
Residents of Brazil will be able to apply for tickets on official website, while overseas fans should contact authorised vendors in their regions
Marathon swimming brings series of test events at Fort Copacabana to a successful end
Swimmers praise venue as organisers test operations across 33 departments and learn more valuable lessons
Marina da Glória stages second sailing test event with flying colours
While 19 nations win medals, organisers show flexibility in adapting to challenging wind conditions
