Vista 2019 - News

Swimming

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.

Sitting Volleyball

Bosnia-Herzegovina take the men's sitting volleyball gold

Nizam Cancar and Isa Zirahi on top form in the final.

Boccia

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.

Wheelchair Rugby

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.

Football 7-a-side

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).

Boccia

Brazil dominate last day of boccia

Maciel Sousa Santos and Dirceu Pinto both triumph over Chinese opposition.

Athletics

O’Hanlon nabs the double

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

Wheelchair Fencing

China confirm position as fencing champions

France lose men's team foil final at the ExCeL Arena.

Wheelchair Rugby

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.

Athletics

Peacock makes for unforgettable night

The 19-year-old British sprinter delivered a record performance in the 100m T44 race.

Cycling

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.

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Wheelchair Basketball

Australia and Canada advance on court

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

Cycling

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.

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IPC Marketing Summit to boost Paralympic product

The first IPC Marketing Summit aims to keep the Paralympic Movement growing through Rio 2016 and beyond.

Wheelchair Tennis

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.

Swimming

Day 9 of swimming with 15 gold medals up for grabs

The women’s 4 x 100m medley 34 point relay and the men’s 50m butterfly S6 are set to be the showcase events of the penultime day of swimming competition.