PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Exact repeats at goalball quarter-finals
Repeats of both the men’s and women’s finals from Beijing 2008 as the goalball competition reaches the knockout stages.

Defending champions on track
Oscar Pistorius will defend his title in the men’s 100m T44 and Michelle Stilwell will lay claim to the top spot in the podium in the women’s 100m T52.

Australia and USA easily move into semi-finals
Australia and USA, along with the Netherlands and Germany, will be the final four teams in the women's wheelchair basketball competition.

Portugal shine as individual boccia gets underway
All four Portuguese athletes progress to next round, with Korea also shining.

Russia trio back on the podium
Russian men and Korean women prevail after enthralling day’s action at London 2012.

China avoids sitting volleyball shock
Tournament favourites set for USA final showdown after resisting Netherlands pressure.

Egypt, Nigeria and Iran power their way to glory
On the final day of powerlifting at London 2012, Asian and African nations showed their dominance once again.
Rahman ready to make history
Siamand Rahman wants to break his own world record and create history by lifting over 300kg in the men’s +100kg category.

Swimmers shine in front of Prince Harry
Three world records and four Paralympic records shattered on Day 6.