PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair rugby preview
Australia and the USA among the leading contenders in one of London’s most exciting events.

Van Koot and Vergeer both progress into the women’s singles and doubles quarter finals
Great Britain’s twice defending champion Peter Norfolk is knocked out by the number 10 seed.

Great Britain take gold and silver in the women’s compound open archery
China's Yan Huilian claims women's recurve standing gold at the Royal Artillery Barracks.

Three gold medals to claim on archery on Day 6
In the men’s team recurve open, four teams look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the archery tournament.

Starlet Boki continues writing Paralympic legacy
Belarusian teenager wins fourth gold medal of London 2012, with the promise of more to come.

IPC Athletes' Council voting remains open
Paralympians can vote to electemembers to the IPC Athletes' Council through 7 September at the Village.

Li Jianfei puts China on top
China takes its third shooting gold medal of London 2012 after fine Li display

Italy's de Pellegrin wraps up archery gold
Oscar de Pellegrin picked up gold in the men's individual recruve W1/W2, adding to his already extensive medal haul.

Powerhouses of powerlifting
China, Egypt, Iran and Nigeria will all be the favourites in powerlifting on Day 5.