PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rio 2016 preview: Para Archery
A helpful guide to the archery competitions, which begin on 10 September at the Sambodromo.

Cherniak takes judo gold at first attempt
Ukraine star makes light work of defeating Brazil’s Lucia Araujo to secure gold medal on her Paralympic debut in Rio.

Brazil has golden glow on first day of action in Rio
Paralympians made history across sports as the competition got off to a spectacular start. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of the action.

Rio 2016 preview: Boccia
The sport will make its ninth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.

Powerlifters set new world records at Rio
Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.

Shooting: Day two preview
Pistol shooters begin their quest for glory as we enter the second day of Paralympic competition at the Deodoro centre in Rio.

Brazilian sport fans learn to love goalball in silence
Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.

Quad seeds dominate wheelchair tennis opening day
Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.

Judo: Day two preview
The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.

World records for China in swimming
Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.