PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Five things we learned about judo at Rio 2016
Here is what we now know after three days of judo in Carioca Arena 3.
Chinese clock up 92 Paralympic medals in four days
16-year-old Belgian Lauren Devos tells of surprise after clinching gold with a 3-0 victory in the table tennis singles.
Zhangyu Li claims another Paralympic gold
“I’m so happy,” said the Chinese cyclist after victory in the C1-2-3 time trial. “This is what I have worked for.”
Grace Norman celebrates historic Para triathlon victory
The US athlete was crowned the first female Paralympic champion in the sport, followed by a US sweep in the women’s PT2.
Rio 2016: Day four preview
Drama and excitement set across another thrilling day of sports. Who will be celebrating gold?
Rio 2016 preview: sailing
The one-person 2.4 Norlin OD, the two-person SKUD18 and the three-person Sonar will be the three sailing classes contested at the Paralympic Games.
Judo: Day three preview
Carioca crowd favourite Antonio Tenorio is going for his fifth judo gold in his final Paralympics.
Colombia’s Serrano breaks world record for fifth time
A further three world records were set in the swimming heats at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday (10 September).
It’s Malaysia’s moment in Rio as pair make history
Double glory at the Olympic Stadium as athletes claim country’s first ever Paralympic gold medals. Vanessa Low also breaks long-jump world record.
Shooting: Day three preview
Can New Zealand’s Michael Johnson hit the target in the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) event?