Curtain Falls on Rio 2016 Paralympics at Maracanã
“Mission accomplished,” proclaimed Rio 2016 President, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, as Rio de Janeiro bid farewell to the 2016 Paralympics, which,...
September 19, 2016Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio Announces 2016 Olympic Hospitality House Winners
Hungary, Qatar and Switzerland were among the winners which also included the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the U.S.’s NBA...
September 14, 2016
Over 100 New World Records Set in Rio 2016 Paralympics
Only four days in, world records in the Rio 2016 Paralympics are being set at a breakneck pace, already almost...
September 12, 2016
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Sold Out for Next Two Weekends
The Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016 reported that tickets are sold out for the next...
September 10, 2016
Brazil Wins Two Golds in Rio 2016 Paralympics Day One
Swimmer Daniel Dias sent the hometown crowd into a frenzy with his dominant performance in the S5 200m freestyle, winning...
September 9, 2016
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
Paralympics Will Have Same Security System as Olympics
Despite the lower number of events and tourists attending the games, officials implement the same number of security agents to...
September 7, 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