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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