PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Fastest runners on track at the Olympic Stadium
The third day of Athletics competition is expected to be one more day of broken records in the field and in the track.
Australian wheelchair basketball ace Amber Merritt proves her worth
Coach Triscari: “I see Amber being the best 4.5 in the world over the next couple of years.”
Jiri Jezek may become most successful Paralympic cyclist
Jezek will try to better his four-medal haul from Beijing, where he won gold in both the 4km Pursuit and Time Trial and silver in the 1km and Team Sprint.
Fourth day of shooting to thrill fans
The R4 mixed 10m Air Rifle standing is the only event in the shooting programme on Day 4.
Football 5-a-side champions to showcase on court
Last Paralympics gold, silver and bronze medallists, Brazil, China and Argentina will showcase the best football 5-a-side on the second day of competition.
Australia’s Cartwright jumps for joy
During the Athletics morning session of Day 4 of London 2012, Australia's Kelly Cartwright won gold in the long jump F42/44.
Polychronidis helps Greece to impressive Boccia start
World number one and teammate Nikolaos Polychronidis come from behind to pip impressive Canada.
A decisive day for Goalball
Great Britain, Korea, Canada and Algeria men’s team depend on a result to make it through to the final eight.
Tirsek wins silver with a borrowed gun
Gold to Korea and Slovenia’s Gorazd Tirsek wins silver with another man’s gun medal in the R4 mixed 10m Air Rifle standing SH2 competition on Day 4.