PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Swimmers refuse to tire as seven Paralympic records set
Keen to finish with a bang, athletes went for broke in the heats to set-up some exciting finals on the last day of competition.
USA end gold-medal drought
The US men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Spain for their first Paralympic gold since 1988.
Didukh recovers from cancer to lead Ukraine to Paralympic glory
The former ITTF World Tour player has his leg amputated after cancer diagnosis in 2008.
Zhou wins battle of teenage sprint sensations
Chinese star has too much for 15-year-old Isis Holt as she claims gold in 200m T35 and brings nation’s athletics gold tally to 24.
Boki crowned most-decorated Paralympian
Three more world records tumble and Brazil win three medals.
Swimming: Day 10 preview
The last day of action (17 September) from the Aquatics Stadium is set to produce more memorable performances.
Cockroft’s golden hat-trick for Great Britain
Paralympians again prover age is no barrier as 15-year-old and 40-year-old clinch medals in track and field competition.
Wheelchair rugby: Day three preview
Final pool placings to be determined on action-packed day of wheelchair rugby at the Carioca Arena 1.
IPC Athletics, ASICS strike deal
The global governing body of Para athletics and the true sport performance brand a new partnership that runs until 2020.