PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil has golden glow on first day of action in Rio
Paralympians made history across sports as the competition got off to a spectacular start. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of the action.

Rio 2016 preview: Boccia
The sport will make its ninth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.

Powerlifters set new world records at Rio
Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.

Shooting: Day two preview
Pistol shooters begin their quest for glory as we enter the second day of Paralympic competition at the Deodoro centre in Rio.

Brazilian sport fans learn to love goalball in silence
Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.

Quad seeds dominate wheelchair tennis opening day
Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.

Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair tennis rolls into action on 9 September at the Olympic Tennis Centre in the Barra Olympic Park.

Swimming: Day one preview
Home favourite Daniel Dias gets his campaign underway as he aims for an incredible nine titles.

Gold for top shooters Vadovicova and Dong
Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.
Day one preview: powerlifting
Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.