PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Blade Runner Pistorius takes gold in 400m
South African star sets new Paralympic record.
Four golds up for grabs in marathon to close the Games
Three men's events and one women's event close the last day of athletics competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.

Canada earns place in history
Having won the men's wheelchair basketball tournament in three of the last four Paralympic Games, Canada may be one of the best to have ever played the game.

Canada tips Australia for gold
Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team proved they are the best in the world, defeating Australia in the gold-medal game, while USA beat Great Britain for bronze.

Take nothing for granted
US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.

Men’s team event closes the wheelchair fencing
A competitive end to what has been a hugely successful wheelchair fencing tournament at London 2012.

Evan O'Hanlon: About my disability
Evan O'Hanlon, who won two golds at London 2012, would not change his disability for the world.

Spectacular show provides fitting finale
Most successful Paralympic Games ever promises to leave lasting legacy.