PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Judo: Day two preview
The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.
World records for China in swimming
Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.
Five golds and five world records for China at Rio 2016
World records were set in 10 out of 16 events on day two at the Aquatics Stadium.
Powerlifting: Day two preview
More medals are up for grabs on Friday with China’s Dandan Hu among those targeting gold on second day of competition in Rio.
Le Fur breaks long jump T44 world record – twice!
French world champion claimed gold with 5.83m; Jason Smyth also secured his third successive 100m T13 title.
Peacock victory crowns GB’s night at Olympic Stadium
Star retains his Paralympic title as four new world records are set during an exhilarating evening of athletics action.
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
BP, IPC extend partnership until end of 2020
The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.
Perfect day as Martinet secures judo gold
France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.