PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Jacobsson wins his 17th gold medal
Jonas Jacobsson has won gold in every Paralympics since 1980 and closes his participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a gold in the R7 men’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1.
Swimmers shine in front of Prince Harry
Three world records and four Paralympic records shattered on Day 6.
Competition set to be fierce at powerlifting on Day 6
In the men’s -90kg category, Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady, China’s Cai Huichao and Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim all qualified within a margin of each other.
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.
Team Jamaica determined to make a big impact
Trio hoping for field success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Twenty medals in track and field events
Fifth day of Athletics competition will see twenty gold medal events, including the first of the relay action in the women’s 4x100m T35-38.
Battle for a spot in quarterfinals at Copper Box
Day 6 will feature a battle between Finland and Sweden for a spot in the quarterfinals in the men’s goalball tournament.
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."