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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
China avoids sitting volleyball shock
Tournament favourites set for USA final showdown after resisting Netherlands pressure.
Egypt, Nigeria and Iran power their way to glory
On the final day of powerlifting at London 2012, Asian and African nations showed their dominance once again.
Rahman ready to make history
Siamand Rahman wants to break his own world record and create history by lifting over 300kg in the men’s +100kg category.
Hynd brothers set to go head-to-head on Day 7
Sam and Oliver Hynd will now battle for a spot in the men’s 200m individual medley SM8 podium and Andre Brasil will look for one more title in the men’s 400m freestyle.
Dutch take 20-point lead on waters
The Dutch trio of Hessels, van de Veen and Rossen are in position for gold over at Weymouth.
Swimmers shine in front of Prince Harry
Three world records and four Paralympic records shattered on Day 6.
Zanardi steals limelight at Brands Hatch
On the first day of road cycling at Brands Hatch former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi got his gold.
Top fencers put on show at ExCeL
Slew of countries pick up medals on Day 7 of London 2012 in wheelchair fencing competition.
Cowdrey writes name into history books
Australian swimmer secures 11th gold of his Paralympic career with commanding display.
Day of shocks in goalball quarter-finals
Both the men’s and women’s defending Paralympic champions crash out at the last eight stage of the goalball.
Men’s shot put takes centre stage on Day 7
Chinese Dong Xia set a new world record in the men’s shot put F37/38 and three Algerian shot further and won the gold, silver and bronze medals in the men’s shot put F32/33.
Brazilian sprinters go 1-2-3
Led by Terezinha Guilhermina, Brazil had a clean sweep of the women's 100m T11 sprint at the track on Day 7 of London 2012.
Football 7-a-side to showcase high scoring encounters
Ukraine faces Brazil on the third day of football 7-a-side competition and both teams count on top scorers and promise to showcase a high scoring encounter.
Semi-finals set in football 7-a-side
Ukraine will face Iran and Russia will challenge Brazil in the football 7-a-side semi-finals at London 2012.
What to watch: Day 7
Road cycling and wheelchair rugby begin, while Oscar Pistorius and Jonnie Peacock take to the track and wheelchair basketball quarter-finals play out.
Batt gets Australia off to a flying start
USA also record opening win against Great Britain, while Sweden and Japan start well.
Jacobsson wins his 17th gold medal
Jonas Jacobsson has won gold in every Paralympics since 1980 and closes his participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a gold in the R7 men’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1.
IPC Athletes' Council voting remains open
Paralympians can vote to electemembers to the IPC Athletes' Council through 7 September at the Village.
Three gold medals up for grabs in boccia
The podium for the mixed pairs BC4, mixed pairs BC3 and mixed team BC1 will be decided on the third day of boccia competition.