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Day 2 Round Up – A Fine Display From Peacock

T44 100m sprinter Jonnie Peacock won gold with an utterly devastating performance to retain his Paralympic title.

Paralympics Interviews: Karen Darke

We caught up with Karen Darke ahead of the Rio Paralympics, here's what she had to say.

Rio Paralympics can have a sporting legacy in the UK

Paralympic gold medallist Helene Raynsford tells us why Rio 2016 is an opportunity not to be missed for disability sport.

Paralympic fun in Bradford’s City Park

Fancy trying out a variety of Paralympic sports, such as wheelchair basketball, adapted cycling, wheelchair rugby and Boccia in Bradford?

Able’s Bumper Paralympic Preview

Ever wondered what makes the Paralympics special? We asked some of the athletes in our Paralympic preview!

Paralympic Legend Lee Pearson selected to fly the flag for ParalympicsGB as Rio 2016 prepares for Opening Ceremony

Yes! Lee Pearson will be the #Paralympic flagbearer at the opening ceremony!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Rio 2016

Able’s Paralympic Fact File

Getting excited about the Paralympics starting tomorrow? Us too!

Able Paralympics Preview: Scotland

The paralympics are just five short days away! Check out our Scottish preview from Scotland's Able here.

WATCH: Ellie Simmonds & Susie Rodgers take Jack Whitehall to pool school

Watch as Paralympic powerhouses Ellie Simmonds and Susie Rodgers take Jack Whitehall to school in the pool.

My Story – Paralympian Aaron Phipps makes for the summit of Kilimanjaro

Congratulations to Paralympian Aaron Phipps who scaled Kilimanjaro this summer! We caught up with him just before he left.

Life is not a spectator sport

Gina Gardiner tells us that life isn't a spectator sport, it's for the living! A fantastic message to take into the Paralympics.

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Rio 2016

Russia banned From Rio Paralympics

Our editor reacts to news that Russia has been excluded from the Rio Paralympics. What do you think of the decision?

Road To Rio: Grace Clough

We catch up with the brilliant Grace Clough to talk about #ParalympicsGB's Sportsfest, #Rio2016 and her medal hopes in Brazil.

Top Paralympians gather in London for last chance to impress selectors

We sent Tom to the London Anniversary games to get the lowdown on the ParalympicsGB athletes ahead of #Rio2016.

Road To Rio: Libby Clegg

We catch up with Libby Clegg to find out how her preparations are going for the #Paralympics at #Rio2016

The Superhumans Return – watch Channel 4’s incredible trailer for Paralympics 2016

Last night saw the premiere of Channel 4’s new TV advert for its Paralympic coverage.

Road To Rio: Jordanne Whiley

Whiley is one of Great Britain’s finest tennis players. As a singles player she won the US Open in 2015 to add to her full collection of Grand Slam Dou…

Junior disabled athletes ready to go for gold at Typhoo National Championships

More than 200 of the country’s finest young disabled athletes will be going for gold in Coventry on (2 and 3 July) at the Typhoo National Junior Athletics Championships.

Thirteen medallists star as first track & field athletes to be selected for ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016

Thirteen proved a lucky number last week as the British Paralympic Association (BPA) announced the first wave of track and field athletes who will comp…

The Road to Rio

One of Europe’s top para-cyclists, Liz McTernan is well aware of the demands made on elite para-athletes. She is currently preparing for her Rio 2016 P…

Paralympians to inspire others with new adventure sports charity

Two former Paralympians have recently launched Access Adventures - a charity created to inspire other people with physical disabilities to get involved…

Paralympic Superstars of London 2012 Sign Up to National Paralympic Day celebrations  

Fans of Paralympic sport will have the chance to meet their Paralympic heroes at National Paralympic Day 2015 as superstars Sophie Christiansen, Natash…

Three cities announced as hosting celebration events for National Paralympic Day

Three cities announced as hosting celebration events for National Paralympic Day; Paralympic medallists to join their local celebrations. Paralympic…

Interview: Paralympian Ollie Hynd

Parasports fans will again flock to the Queen Elizabeth Park to see a selection of the world’s best athletes compete in the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Gam…

David Weir Takes Gold for GB at the London Olympics

Interview: Paralympian David Weir

Parasports fans will again flock to the Queen Elizabeth Park to see a selection of the world’s best athletes compete in the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Gam…

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