PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Alcott “astonished” by two-sport double gold success
Awesome Aussie would not change a thing after remarkable double gold success at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Sarah Storey and Alex Zanardi clinch cycling golds
Para-cyclists outdid themselves on Wednesday (14 September) when the first road racing events of the Paralympic Games began.
Great day for Great Britain as three golds pour in
Two more individual titles and the team gold, as there was joy for Brazil with bronze for Sergio Oliva.
Rio 2016: Day eight preview
Tatyana McFadden is aiming for two more gold medals on another thrilling day of action at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Zahra Nemati takes Paralympic gold
The Iranian archer, who competed at last month’s Olympic Games, won the women’s individual recurve open title.
Heavyweights off to a flyer in wheelchair rugby
Underdogs Brazil put up stirring fight against Canada in front of a partisan home crowd on first day of competition at Carioca Arena 1.
Rio 2016: Day seven preview
The world’s strongest Paralympian is looking to set a breathtaking new record in the men’s over 107kg powerlifting competition.
Brazil on target as they top London medal haul
Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.
Hosts’ mixed fortunes in table tennis team event
Brazil stars thank fans for creating a special atmosphere at their home Paralympic Games in Rio.
Rio children inspired on visit to Paralympic Games
Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.