PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Smyth, McKillop, O’Hanlon, Stilwell light up Olympic Stadium
A slew of world and Paralympic records were smashed on the second night of Athletics.
Gomez and Yanping retain judo crowns
Pair are only judokas to defend their titles while five-time Paralympian Antonio Tenorio picks up bronze.
Gold medal glory for Whitehead on Day 3
A morning of broken records marked the third day of Athletics competition.
Storey leads British charge at Velodrome
Four world records were broken on the opening day of cycling, as Great Britain’s Sarah Storey stormed to gold in the individual pursuit.
Pistorius transitions from Olympics to Paralympics
South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius talks about how the Olympics have given him the best preparation possible for the Paralympics in London.
Australia and Japan set to clash in opening goalball fixture
Great Britain hoping to bounce back from an 11-1 defeat against Lithuania on Friday.
Hynd brothers take the spotlight
British swimmers claim silver and bronze after mother, Helen, was a Paralympic Torchbearer.
IPC extends partnership with Ottobock
Ottobock will continue to serve as a worldwide Paralympic partner for the IPC through the Rio 2016 Games.
Record defying opening day for Athletics
With 11 gold medals up for grabs, the morning session kicked-off with an impressive start: four world records were broken.
What to watch: Day 2
China and USA will battle it out in sitting volleyball, Canada and Great Britain meet in wheelchair basketball and the women’s 200m individual medley S5 will feature.