2016 Summer Paralympics - The Games

The Games

Events in 22 sports are scheduled to be contested at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Two new events will also be added to the Paralympics in Rio; canoeing and the triathlon.

  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Boccia
  • Paracanoeing
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Football 5-a-side
  • Football 7-a-side
  • Goalball
  • Judo
  • Powerlifting
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Paratriathlon
  • Volleyball
  • Wheelchair basketball
  • Wheelchair Fencing
  • Wheelchair rugby
  • Wheelchair tennis

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