When Welsh athletes compete in the Paralympics at Rio 2016

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Gold medal hopeful Hollie Arnold was born in Grimsby, buy now lives and trains in South Wales

The 2016 Paralympics are underway in Rio and there is plenty of Welsh interest.

Of the 246 athletes which make up the GB squad, 26 of them have connections with Wales.

There are medal hopes right across all 23 sports and Sport Wales has set a medal target of 20-30 Paralympic medals over the Rio and Tokyo Games in four years time.

Amongst those hoping for glory in Rio are Aled Sion Davies and Hollie Arnold.

In London 2012, Welsh athletes contributed 15 medals to Paralympics GB and they will be looking for more success this time around.

Find out more about the 23 sports in the Paralympics in Rio 2016

Meet the Welsh Paralympians in Rio 2016

Here is the schedule for Welsh paralympic athletes at Rio 2016. All times are BST and are subject to change. Please check the official Rio 2016 website, external for updated times.

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