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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Shooting: Day two preview
Pistol shooters begin their quest for glory as we enter the second day of Paralympic competition at the Deodoro centre in Rio.
Brazilian sport fans learn to love goalball in silence
Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.
Quad seeds dominate wheelchair tennis opening day
Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Judo: Day two preview
The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.
World records for China in swimming
Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.
Five golds and five world records for China at Rio 2016
World records were set in 10 out of 16 events on day two at the Aquatics Stadium.
Day one preview: powerlifting
Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.
Day One preview: your guide to what’s happening
The first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is packed with sporting action and includes the Games’ first medals.
Athlete content during Rio 2016 showcased on Facebook and Instagram
Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
BP, IPC extend partnership until end of 2020
The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.
Perfect day as Martinet secures judo gold
France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.
Day one preview: Para Athletics
It’s a busy start at the Olympic Stadium with some of the fastest Paralympians on the planet making their first appearances on the track.
Ibrahim Hamadtou: from internet sensation to Paralympian
Egyptian Hamadtou set for his Paralympic debut after starring in the Nothing is Impossible YouTube video.
Records tumble on opening day of powerlifting
There are first medals of the Paralympic Games for Vietnam and Hungary as athletes raise the bar at the start of competition at Riocentro.
Brazil seek to maintain 100 per cent Paralympic record
Brazil have won every gold medal since the introduction of blind football to the Paralympic Games. Can they top the podium in Rio?
Yunidis Castillo seeks quadruple gold
Cuba’s five-time Paralympic champion is aiming for four more golds at her third Paralympics Games.
Norbekov sets new world record in discus triumph
On the track, athletes lay down their markers in qualification for eagerly-awaited Fast Friday finals at the Olympic Stadium
Day One preview: Shooting
Shooting medals are the first up for grabs at the Paralympics Games, but who will be on target and claim gold?
Five world records kick-start swimming at Rio 2016
New bests for China, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Great Britain in the heats open the first day of competition at the Aquatics Stadium.