PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil wins six gold and Rivard breaks world record
The 2016 Paralympic Games hosts brought their overall tally to 104 medals, whilst Canada’s Rivard broke the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S10.

Puerto Rico strengthen government ties
With the help of training gained through the Agitos Foundation’s Organisational Capacity Programme, the National Paralympic Committee now has better relationships with key partners.

Toronto 2015: Wheelchair rugby finals preview
The USA and Canada will play for the first-ever wheelchair rugby Parapan Am gold medal.

Toronto 2015: Swimming preview day seven
Brazil look to close out Toronto 2015 swimming competition with a splash.

Toronto 2015: Preview of the final day of athletics
Cuba’s Omara Durand looks to wrap up her historic week in the Parapan American Games on Friday.

Maradona sends message of support to Argentina’s Football 5 team
The football legend sent a message of good luck ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games football 5-a-side final between Argentina and Brazil on Friday.

Brazil and Mexico continue medals haul at Toronto 2015
Brazil won their 25th swimming gold whilst Mexico claimed their 15th title in the Parapan pool.

Toronto 2015: Preview of Thursday’s athletics action
Day four will be highlighted by USA’s Brown and Brazil’s Prado battle for the 200m T11 title.

Toronto 2015: Day five as it happened
On Wednesday, Parapan medals were decided in athletics, judo, swimming and table tennis.
Fernandez and Casco clinch men’s doubles title at Toronto 2015
Argentina’s top seeds edged out Brazil’s Rodrigues and Santos, and claimed the Parapan Am gold medal.