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Paralympians all set for the Olympics afterparty

The afterparty has begun. The XV Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro opened with a feat to defy expectations in a carnival atmosphere at the Maracana Stadium.

world

Vladimir Putin slams banning of Russian Paralympic athletes

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Rio Paralympics to go ahead but 'with major budget cuts'

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Rio 2016 committee gets injunction on Paralympic funding lifted

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Russian Paralympic blanket ban 'filthy and inhumane', says diplomat

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Russia may be banned from Rio Paralympics

Wada wants Russia banned from Rio Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is leading global calls for Russia to be banned from the Rio Olympics and Paralympics after a devastating report uncovered the extent of Russia’s state-directed doping.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2016

Paralympic chied on Pistorius saga

The head of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said he felt despondent and “like he was in limbo” when Oscar Pistorius was charged with murder.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Pistorius case 'will not define paralympic sport'

The future of the Paralympic movement will not be determined by the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius murder case, according to International Paralympic Committee president Philip Craven.

Tue, 19 Feb, 2013

RTÉ stalls its autumn schedule launch to watch fight

While the vast Irish contingent was raising the decibel level at London’s ExCel Arena yesterday, RTÉ’s stars were roaring Katie Taylor on to glory at the launch of the station’s autumn schedule.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2012

Paralympics: Nine days of competition for disabled athletes

The Paralympics Winter Games has officially been opened by 450 physically challenged athletes from 36 countries.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2002