Opening Ceremony at Maracanã Kicks Off Rio 2016 Paralympics
Amazing stunts, spectacular fireworks, colorful spectacles, music, dancing, and, of course, the parade of nations highlight the official opening of...
September 8, 2016
Rio Unveils Sculpture of 2016 Paralympics Symbol
Officials expect the new work of art, made of sustainable materials featuring different textures and smells, to be a crowd...
September 6, 2016
Paralympic Torch Visits São Paulo Ahead of 2016 Rio Paralympics
In total, seven hundred torchbearers will carry the flame across six cities across Brazil in the Rio 2016 Paralympic relay.
September 5, 2016
Brazil Unveils Guide for Tourists With Disabilities
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism launches "Dicas Para Atender Bem Turistas com Deficiência" (Tips for Better Serving Disabled Tourists) to help...
September 2, 2016
Paralympians Arrive Ready for 2016 Rio Paralympics
The first wave of the 4,350 athletes who will compete in the upcoming 2016 Rio Paralympics began to move into...
September 1, 2016
Rio Hotel Occupancy for Paralympics Less Than 50%
Despite recent strong ticket sales for the 2016 Rio Paralympics, occupancy rates for Rio hotels during the Games are still...
August 30, 2016
Flamengo Surges to Second Place in Brasileirão Week 22
The Rubro-Negro defeat Chapecoense 3x1 to rise to second place in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A league standings, while Rio’s other...
August 29, 2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Boulevard Mural Sets Guinness World Record
The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Olympic Boulevard mural of Eduardo Kobra, Etnias (Ethnicities), as the largest graffiti mural...
August 26, 2016
Rio Paralympics Sells Record 133,000 Tickets in One Day
On the heels of the largely successful 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2016 Rio Paralympics has seen a surge in ticket...
August 25, 2016