PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Finland tops Sweden in goalball
Finland, Brazil and Canada all had big wins at the Copper Box on Day 6 of London 2012.

China and Hungary strong in wheelchair fencing
On the opening day of wheelchair fencing at the ExCeL, China and Hungary proved why they’re the ones to beat in wheelchair fencing.

Majid Farzin storms to powerlifting gold
Loveline Obiji and Hany Abdelhady also top the podium at the ExCeL.

Great Britain continue equestrian dominance
Sophie Christiansen claims her third gold medal of London 2012.

Canada to host 2013 IPC Swimming worlds
Canada will be the host country for the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships next August.

Team Jamaica determined to make a big impact
Trio hoping for field success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

France join Brazil, Spain and Argentina in 5-a-side semi finals
China's hopes of reaching the last four ended after France and Brazil both win.

McFadden goes for 1st of a potential 5 medals
As an empowering figure in the Paralympic Movement, USA’s Tatyana McFadden changed the face of disability sport and will go for five golds in London.

Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina rivalry to meet on court
In the men’s sitting volleyball tournament, Brazil, China and Morocco depend on results to guarantee their progression to the quarterfinals.

Brazil, Greece and Thailand claim boccia gold medals
Dirceu Pinto: "This isn't just a medal for me, but for my whole country."