PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympics Day 4: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
Lubbe and Pearson lead on day one of dressage contest
Relief and sadness for competitors as four out of five horses pass re-inspection ahead of start of Paralympic competition at Deodoro.
Powerlifting: Day four preview
China will fancy its chances of adding to its medal tally as the competition continues at the Rio Paralympics.
George Wyndham aims to make a difference in Sierra Leone
As the country’s only athlete in Rio, Wyndham hopes he can change the perception of people with impairments.
Trio of world records as powerlifters raise the bar
Ejike claims Nigeria’s third gold of the competition in front of an ecstatic crowd.
Shooting: Day four preview
One event, 31 competitors and 19 countries as Paralympic shooters go for gold again, with China’s Jiafei Li among the favourites.
Kenyan powerlifter reprimanded for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Gabriel Magu Wanjiku tested positive for terbutaline in a urine sample provided on 29 July
Uzbekistan win first Paralympic swimming golds at Rio
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe won the eighth Paralympic title of her career, in a new world record time.
Athletics: Day four preview
There are plenty of exciting match-ups on the cards at the Olympic Stadium, including a showdown sure to excite the locals in the crowd.
Great Britain celebrate triple gold rowing success
Great Britain dominated in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, while Samuel Moran claimed Israel’s first medal at Rio 2016.