PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nigerians set records tumbling on Day 3 of powerlifting
Country continues to dominate powerlifting medals to thrill big crowds.

Russia and Ukraine impress in football 7-a-side
Gold medal contenders cruise to impressive wins on first day

Storey duo and Novak clinch gold
Husband and wife duo Sarah and Barney Storey both take gold, along with Romanian Carol-Eduard Novak

Top seeds cruise on 1st day of wheelchair tennis
France’s Stephane Houdet and the Netherlands’ Esther Vergeer both won their opening singles matches.

Lee Jiseok, Zhang Cuiping and Dong Chao all in action
China and Korea strong on day three as British shooters look to make their mark.

Sailors take to the water at Portland Harbour
Eighty athletes are expected to compete over the three classes: 2.4mR, SKUD18 and Sonar.

Sitting volleyball champions on court on Day 3
Iran men’s team and China women’s team face opponents at ExCeL Arena.
Ellie Simmonds set for her first London 2012 race
Andre Brasil, Natalie Du Toit and Daniel Dias also in action.

Canada's Anderson cannot be stopped
Wheelchair basketball star Pat Anderson recorded a triple-double at North Greenwich Arena and is on a roll in London.

Brazil tops Lithuania to headline goalball matches
Brazil and Turkey head stellar days on the goalball court on the third day of London 2012.