PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Japan joins jostle for medals
Australia, Japan, Canada and USA booked themselves semi-final berths in their group matches on Friday (7 September) in the wheelchair rugby tournament.

Brazil seal 5-a-side title after goals from Gabriel Da Silva and Jefferson
France take silver and Spain claim gold at London 2012.

Athletics events come to a close
The final night of events on the track saw Oscar Pistorius secure 400m gold, China reign supreme again and thrilling finishes on the field.
Latest Testing Methods Result in Suspension of Two Russian Powerlifters for Anti-Doping
New testing methods have resulted in two Russian Powerlifters receiving two year suspensions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.

Final day of spectacle in Aquatics Centre
After 10 days of emphatic swimming, the competition in the pool reaches its climax with the men’s 100m breaststroke SB9 and 4 x 100m medley relay 34 points.

Arlen defeats host nation’s poster girl
USA’s Victoria Arlen had a fitting end to her Paralympic debut, knocking off favourite Ellie Simmonds for gold in the 100m freestyle S6.

Bosnia-Herzegovina take the men's sitting volleyball gold
Nizam Cancar and Isa Zirahi on top form in the final.

Boccia reaches final stages
There are four gold medals to play for in boccia at ExCeL in the mixed individual finals on the last day of boccia competition.

Semi-finals set up USA, Canada, Australia and Japan
The penultime day of the wheelchair rugby tournament is set to showcase plenty of action as teams run for the gold medal match.

Russia and Ukraine set to lock horns again in 7-a-side
Russia and Ukraine ensured a repeat of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games final with semi-final victories in the 7-a-side football tournament at Riverbank Arena on Friday (7 September).

Brazil dominate last day of boccia
Maciel Sousa Santos and Dirceu Pinto both triumph over Chinese opposition.

O’Hanlon nabs the double
Australian's Evan O'Hanlon picked up another gold in a world-record time in the 200m T38 sprint.

China confirm position as fencing champions
France lose men's team foil final at the ExCeL Arena.

Semi-final contenders face vital games
While Australia and USA are already on the semi-finals, Great Britain faces Japan and Canada plays Sweden in vital games for all four teams involved on Day 3 of wheelchair rugby.

Peacock makes for unforgettable night
The 19-year-old British sprinter delivered a record performance in the 100m T44 race.

Sarah Storey claims cycling clean sweep
Great Britain’s Sarah Storey rounded off her faultless Paralympic campaign today with her fourth and most decisive victory of the Games.

Australia and Canada advance on court
In the men's wheelchair basketball semi-finals, Australia defeated USA and Canada topped Great Britain.

Handcycling takes centre stage at Brands Hatch
Ireland’s Mark Rohan was one of the big winners in the handcycling competition on Day 9 of London 2012.
IPC Marketing Summit to boost Paralympic product
The first IPC Marketing Summit aims to keep the Paralympic Movement growing through Rio 2016 and beyond.

Van Koot looks to end Vergeer's streak
The women's wheelchair tennis singles final will be an all-Dutch affair, as No. 2 Aniek vank Koot aims to dethrone No. 1 Esther Vergeer.