PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
 
						Thailand produce stunning boccia upset
Beijing gold medalists Great Britain crash out of competition at semi-final stage.
 
						China’s Yao shot to the top of the podium
Chinese athletes dominated the jumping and throwing events of this morning, collecting gold and silver medals in women’s shot put F42/44 and the gold in the men’s long jump F46.
 
						Russian trio claim archery clean sweep
Russia secures all three podium places in the men’s standing individual recurve.
 
						Freestyle relay highlights Day 4 of swimming
Matt Cowdrey led a strong Australian squad to the title in the men's 4x100m freestyle 34 points relay.
 
						American duo ready for wheelchair tennis showdown
USA pair Nick Taylor and David Wagner look to retain their gold medal against British duo Andy Lapthorne and Peter Norfolk.
 
						Several teams dominate volleyball court
The London 2012 sitting volleyball competition heated up on Day 5, with big wins by Iran, Bosnia and Germany.
 
						Day 5 of Athletics sees champions back on track
David Weir, Michael McKillop and Terezinha Guihermina have already won the gold in a previous event of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, but they come for more on Day 5.
 
						China and Nigeria continue powerlifting success
Medals were decided in the women's 67.50kg and 75kg, as well as the men's 75kg at the ExCeL on Day 5.
 
						Baker sets equestrian record and takes second gold
British rider clinches second gold as Puch secures glory for Austria.
 
			 
						 
						 
						 
