PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wheelchair rugby: Day three preview
Final pool placings to be determined on action-packed day of wheelchair rugby at the Carioca Arena 1.
IPC Athletics, ASICS strike deal
The global governing body of Para athletics and the true sport performance brand a new partnership that runs until 2020.
Dias does the triple, Perales wins backstroke gold
On another record-breaking night in the pool there were also first golds of Rio 2016 for Czech Republic and Hungary.
Wheelchair fencing: Day five preview
China seek to extend their lead at the top of the medals table on the final day of wheelchair fencing competition at Rio 2016.
Guide dogs bring freedom to Canadian Paralympians
Two Canadian canines have become celebrities – and good luck charms – in the Paralympic Village.
Ukraine reclaim football 7 Paralympic crown
The Europeans defeated Iran 2-1 and reclaimed the Paralympic gold they had won at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Swimming: Day nine preview
Sixteen medals are up for grabs in the penultimate day of swimming competition at Rio 2016.
The Argentinian who uses his left foot to play boccia
Mauricio Ibarbure has significantly limited function in his arms, but that has not stopped him playing the sport he loves.
USA clinch women’s basketball gold
Rebecca Murray had the hot hand, and Germany had no answer as they failed to secure back-to-back Paralympic titles.
Dressage: Day five preview
It’s the last day of the Rio 2016 Para-dressage competition. Can Lee Pearson claim gold in the freestyle grade Ib competition?