PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.
Ukraine and Russia battle for gold in football 7-a-side
In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.
Blade Runner Pistorius takes gold in 400m
South African star sets new Paralympic record.
Four golds up for grabs in marathon to close the Games
Three men's events and one women's event close the last day of athletics competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Canada earns place in history
Having won the men's wheelchair basketball tournament in three of the last four Paralympic Games, Canada may be one of the best to have ever played the game.
Canada tips Australia for gold
Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team proved they are the best in the world, defeating Australia in the gold-medal game, while USA beat Great Britain for bronze.