PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Competition set to be fierce at powerlifting on Day 6
In the men’s -90kg category, Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady, China’s Cai Huichao and Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim all qualified within a margin of each other.
Team Jamaica determined to make a big impact
Trio hoping for field success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
China and Hungary strong in wheelchair fencing
On the opening day of wheelchair fencing at the ExCeL, China and Hungary proved why they’re the ones to beat in wheelchair fencing.
Twenty medals in track and field events
Fifth day of Athletics competition will see twenty gold medal events, including the first of the relay action in the women’s 4x100m T35-38.
Battle for a spot in quarterfinals at Copper Box
Day 6 will feature a battle between Finland and Sweden for a spot in the quarterfinals in the men’s goalball tournament.
Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina rivalry to meet on court
In the men’s sitting volleyball tournament, Brazil, China and Morocco depend on results to guarantee their progression to the quarterfinals.
Brazil, Greece and Thailand claim boccia gold medals
Dirceu Pinto: "This isn't just a medal for me, but for my whole country."
Weir does it again on track
Great Britain's David Weir won his second gold of London 2012 on Day 6 of the Games, this time in the men's 1,500m T54 event.
McFadden goes for 1st of a potential 5 medals
As an empowering figure in the Paralympic Movement, USA’s Tatyana McFadden changed the face of disability sport and will go for five golds in London.
Starlet Boki continues writing Paralympic legacy
Belarusian teenager wins fourth gold medal of London 2012, with the promise of more to come.