PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australia and Canada claim important wins in men's wheelchair basketball
Germany and the Netherlands find their form in the women's competition.
Jiri Jezek may become the most successful cyclist
Jezek will try to better his four-medal haul from Beijing, where he won gold in both the 4km Pursuit and Time Trial and silver in the 1km and Team Sprint.
Sensational Panoramic Shots of the Opening Ceremony
Relive Wednesday's Opening Ceremony in amazing 360 degrees
Nigerians set records tumbling on Day 3 of powerlifting
Country continues to dominate powerlifting medals to thrill big crowds.
10 shooters earn perfect score of 600
In an intense day at the Royal Artillery Barracks, the mixed R5 10m air rifle prone SH2 did not disappoint.
Simmonds clinches gold in memorable final
British starlet sets new world record, while Long, Dias and Brasil continue gold rushes.
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.
Russia and Ukraine impress in football 7-a-side
Gold medal contenders cruise to impressive wins on first day
Sailors take to the water at Portland Harbour
Eighty athletes are expected to compete over the three classes: 2.4mR, SKUD18 and Sonar.