PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Siamand Rahman makes history by breaking 300kg barrier
The world’s strongest Paralympian lifted an unprecedented 310kg to claim the coveted gold medal in the men’s over 107kg.
Wheelchair rugby: Day one preview
Heavyweights Australia and Great Britain clash on the opening day and hosts Brazil are hoping to land a giant upset against Canada.
Argentinian judoka disqualified for Anti-Doping Violation
Jorge Lencina failed an out-of-competition test in Rio on 8 September and has been provisionally suspended.
Britons launch comeback bid on sailing day three
Experienced crew recover to fifth in Sonar contest but Australians still well out in front as Paralympic competition continues.
Powerlifting: Day seven preview
Can Siamand Rahman clear the bar at 300kg and cap a record-breaking week of powerlifting at Rio 2016?
Arnulfo Castorena not deterred by life challenges
The Mexican swimmer faced rejection from his family and had to beg for money in the streets, but he still became a Paralympic champion.
It’s double wheelchair tennis gold for Alcott
What a transformation in four years as winner swaps sports to claim top honours and British pair make singles final against the odds.
Shooting: Day seven preview
After already collecting two silver medals at Rio 2016, Abdulla Sultan Alaryani is chasing gold on the final day of shooting.
Alonso, Toeters clash to highlight swimming finals at Rio 2016
No fewer than five Paralympic records crumbled at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium on Wednesday (14 September).
Alhammadi beats Ktila and Cockroft goes faster at Rio
Mohamed Alhammadi upsets for gold in men’s 800m T34, while Hannah Cockroft resets her own world record.