Carlos Nuzman

Paralympics Closes With Cyclist Tribute

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The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was brought to a close inside a packed Maracana Stadium on Sunday evening. Singers, dancers and fireworks lit up the iconic stadium before tributes were paid to Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad, who died on Saturday. Sir Philip Craven, International Paralympic Committee president, said the movement was “united in grief”. Referring … Read more

Brazil President Booed At Opening Ceremony

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Brazilian president Michel Temer was booed as the 2016 Paralympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro to a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity. Thousands of performers were involved either side of the two-hour procession of competing countries at the Maracana. Competition begins on Thursday, when Britain’s Dame Sarah Storey can … Read more