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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Swimming: Day eight preview
The USA’s Bradley Snyder will go for his third gold as Ukraine’s Maksym Krypak will aim for his fourth.
Aruba set to make their Paralympic debut
Swimmer Jesus de Marchena Acevedo will be the country’s sole representative and will compete in the men’s 100m freestyle S7 on 16 September at Rio 2016.
Athletics: Day eight preview
Scott Reardon, Tatyana McFadden and Marlou van Rhijn will take to the tracks on 15 September, going for glory at Rio 2016.
Alcott “astonished” by two-sport double gold success
Awesome Aussie would not change a thing after remarkable double gold success at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Sarah Storey and Alex Zanardi clinch cycling golds
Para-cyclists outdid themselves on Wednesday (14 September) when the first road racing events of the Paralympic Games began.
Great day for Great Britain as three golds pour in
Two more individual titles and the team gold, as there was joy for Brazil with bronze for Sergio Oliva.
Rio 2016: Day eight preview
Tatyana McFadden is aiming for two more gold medals on another thrilling day of action at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Zahra Nemati takes Paralympic gold
The Iranian archer, who competed at last month’s Olympic Games, won the women’s individual recurve open title.
Paralympics Day 8: 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.
Snyder sets one of seven swimming records
Canada’s Benoit Huot also won his 20th career Paralympic medal, likening it to a ‘Hollywood movie’.
Victories for USA and China in sitting volleyball
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran also showed their qualities as the competition progresses.
France return to wheelchair tennis doubles success
Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer return their country to their winning ways from Beijing 2008.
Powerlifting’s top quotes from Rio 2016
Siamand Rahman, Amalia Perez, Sherif Osman, Ndidi Nwosu, Dandan Hu and Ali Jawad share their emotions after a gruelling competition.
Emotional scenes as Wells and Puch reign in Rio
Austria’s Pepo Puch and Great Britain’s Sophie Wells are crowned Paralympic champions in the grades IV and Ib individual tests.
Paralympics Day 7: 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.
Victory for Vio in wheelchair fencing foil event
Italy’s Bebe Vio adds Paralympic gold to her world and European titles. “It was like everybody was inside my mask with me,” she said.
Dressage: Day three preview
Chance to put London behind them for Pearson and Wells – but pair face tough competition from rivals Puch and George.
Partyka clinches fourth consecutive table tennis gold
The Polish star overcame the challenge of longtime rival Yang Qian to secure victory.
Siamand Rahman makes history by breaking 300kg barrier
The world’s strongest Paralympian lifted an unprecedented 310kg to claim the coveted gold medal in the men’s over 107kg.
Wheelchair rugby: Day one preview
Heavyweights Australia and Great Britain clash on the opening day and hosts Brazil are hoping to land a giant upset against Canada.