PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Football 7-a-side preview
Ukraine will try to claim a third consecutive gold medal in London but they will be aware of other teams that could take their Paralympic title.
Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
Wheelchair tennis draw made at Eton Manor
Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record
Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.
Matt Stutzman steals the show in his first Paralympic Games appearance
Great Britain and Russia also produce strong performances in archery
Goalball champions to debut on day one
All 12 of the men’s teams and six of the 10 women’s teams will feature in Thursday’s opener at the Copperbox.
Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day
Swimming competition opens with 2 new world records
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.
Brussig sisters dominate on the first day of the judo competition
Ukraine's Yuliya Halinska also impresses at ExCeL.