PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A projection of Brazilian swimmer Gabriel Araujo near the Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 stars: How France fell in love with Gabrielzinho

With remarkable performances, infectious smiles, and impeccable dance moves on the podium, the Brazilian S2 swimmer captivated fans and was called "Pelé of the Pools" by French media after his three gold medals at La Defense Arena in the Paralympic Games

A female shooter with a rifle in a competition at Paris 2024

Paris 2024: All shooting Para sport medallists

From India's Avani Lekhara defending her Paralympic title to Germany's Natascha Hiltrop double-gold and South Korea on top of the medal standings here all athletes who claimed podium finishes in Chateauroux at this year's Paralympic Games

Two female athletes hugging with their medals

Paris 2024 review: Cui Zhe turns silver streak into gold as China dominate

In five days of Para powerlifting at La Chapelle Arena, China top the medal table, finishing first in six of the 20 events followed by Iran in second and Egypt in third; Mexico's Amalia Perez becomes the only Para powerlifter with seven Paralympic medals one at every Games since her debut at Sydney 2000