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Cherniak takes judo gold at first attempt
Ukraine star makes light work of defeating Brazil’s Lucia Araujo to secure gold medal on her Paralympic debut in Rio.
Brazil has golden glow on first day of action in Rio
Paralympians made history across sports as the competition got off to a spectacular start. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of the action.
Rio 2016 preview: Boccia
The sport will make its ninth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.
Powerlifters set new world records at Rio
Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.
Shooting: Day two preview
Pistol shooters begin their quest for glory as we enter the second day of Paralympic competition at the Deodoro centre in Rio.
Brazilian sport fans learn to love goalball in silence
Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.
Quad seeds dominate wheelchair tennis opening day
Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Judo: Day two preview
The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.
World records for China in swimming
Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.
Five golds and five world records for China at Rio 2016
World records were set in 10 out of 16 events on day two at the Aquatics Stadium.
Powerlifting: Day two preview
More medals are up for grabs on Friday with China’s Dandan Hu among those targeting gold on second day of competition in Rio.
Le Fur breaks long jump T44 world record – twice!
French world champion claimed gold with 5.83m; Jason Smyth also secured his third successive 100m T13 title.
Peacock victory crowns GB’s night at Olympic Stadium
Star retains his Paralympic title as four new world records are set during an exhilarating evening of athletics action.
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
BP, IPC extend partnership until end of 2020
The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.
Perfect day as Martinet secures judo gold
France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.
Day one preview: Para Athletics
It’s a busy start at the Olympic Stadium with some of the fastest Paralympians on the planet making their first appearances on the track.
Ibrahim Hamadtou: from internet sensation to Paralympian
Egyptian Hamadtou set for his Paralympic debut after starring in the Nothing is Impossible YouTube video.
Records tumble on opening day of powerlifting
There are first medals of the Paralympic Games for Vietnam and Hungary as athletes raise the bar at the start of competition at Riocentro.
Brazil seek to maintain 100 per cent Paralympic record
Brazil have won every gold medal since the introduction of blind football to the Paralympic Games. Can they top the podium in Rio?