PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z close unforgettable Paralympic Games
World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.
Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.
Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.
Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.
Ukraine and Russia battle for gold in football 7-a-side
In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.
Blade Runner Pistorius takes gold in 400m
South African star sets new Paralympic record.