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, 2016Topic
Paralympics
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
State to Send 33,000 Students to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Through a partnership between the Departments of Education and Sport, Recreation and Youth and the Rio 2016 organization, there will...
August 27, 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
Russian Paralympic Athletes Banned From Rio 2016 Games
IPC bans all Russian athletes from Paralympics due to 'systematic doping' program by the Russian government.
August 8, 2016
Rio’s International Airport Ready to Welcome Heads of State
Due to concerns over security and Brazil's turbulent political moment, not many dignitaries have confirmed their presence for 2016 Olympic...
July 15, 2016
Rio Debuts Olympic City Virtual Reality Museum in Zona Norte
The new Olympic City Museum, next to the Olympic Stadium in Zona Norte, offers guests numerous interactive digital experiences
July 12, 2016