PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
#FilltheSeats campaign closes - 15,000 Brazilian youngsters to attend Rio 2016
Visa, Allianz, Samsung, Citi Bank, Mars, Sainsbury's, Cellhire and Prince Harry join thousands of members of the public to take Brazilian children to the Paralympics.
“How did we win that?” Australian joy at tennis gold
Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson produce comeback performance to end American dominance of wheelchair tennis quad doubles.
Para-Dressage: Day four preview
New grade III champion to be crowned at Para-dressage contest as team tests reach their conclusion at the Equestrian Centre.
Rodriguez dreams of winning gold at Rio 2016
Cyclist Jose Frank Rodriguez seeks to win Dominican Republic’s second Paralympic gold in Rio.
Late night for Lapthorne as he secures final place
Dutch dominant in women’s competition as players battle it out in sweltering temperatures at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Competition hots up in Rio as Australia win tennis gold
Delight for Australian pair as they take first honours in wheelchair tennis on day of tense duels and yet more record-breaking performances.
Paralympics Day 6: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
Duo defend their Paralympic titles on day six of shooting
Golds for high-flying Chinese and Ukrainian teams ¬as Mckenna Dahl, 20, makes US history after picking up bronze.
Shortlist chosen for Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award
The award will be presented to two Paralympians – a male and a female – who best exemplify the spirit of the games and the Paralympic values.
Egypt take double powerlifting gold on day of firsts
United Arab Emirates secure first gold of the Games and there’s medal delight for the host nation too at Riocentro.