Europe’s top football 7-a-side teams battle for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games qualification
Eleven countries fight for one spot via European championship, but Brazil can relax – Germany are not among the favourites
Shooters target places at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games as world championships get underway
More than 250 athletes from over 50 countries are in Germany, aiming to earn the first individual qualification spots for Brazil
Beach volleyball legend Larissa returns to action and targets gold at Rio 2016
After retiring following bronze medal at London 2012 Games, veteran is back with new partner and an eye on Olympic qualification
'We'll be back for Rio 2016 Games' say fans as they bid farewell to FIFA World Cup
They came from all over the world and fell in love with Brazil – now many plan to return for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Olympic champion Laura Trott says Rio 2016 Games can help grow cycling in Brazil
British star explains how success boosts grassroots participation and says Brazilian riders will benefit from home advantage
IOC praises Brazilian President’s commitment to staging successful Rio 2016 Games
‘I was pleased to hear the Games and their legacy will be a top priority,’ says Thomas Bach after meeting Dilma Rousseff in Brasília
Barra Olympic Park, heart of the Rio 2016 Games, starts rising out of the ground
After earthworks and installation of underground infrastructure, venues that will host more than 20 sports are starting to take shape
Sailors looking forward to feeling Olympic vibe in first Rio 2016 test event
Competitors from around the world highlight the importance of ‘rehearsal’ this August in regatta at Marina da Glória
Five goalball teams book their places at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
USA, Russia and Turkey women’s teams, and Finland and USA men’s sides, qualify via world championships
Work starts on Deodoro Olympic Park, the second largest Rio 2016 venue cluster
Nine venues, including some built for 2007 Pan-American Games, will host 11 Olympic and four Paralympic sports
