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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ukraine’s wheelchair fencers dominate on day one
Anton Datsko and Andrii Demchuk both take sabre gold on the opening day of fencing at Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Dressage: Day two preview
The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.
Paralympics Day 5: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
Buoyant Nigeria net two more powerlifting golds
Ndidi Nwosu is the shock winner of the day as she sees off favourite and defending champion Souhad Ghazouani.
Shooting: Day five preview
Swedish star Jacobsson is likely to draw another big following to the Deodoro as the shooting competition moves into a fifth day.
Omara Durand bags another gold with Paralympic record
Cuba’s 24-year-old sensation blasted to victory in the women’s 200m T12 final and could claim a third medal on Saturday (17 September).
Chinese mixed team secure another gold for nation
Pair claimed victory in the compound open mixed team event following a victory over Great Britain in the final.
Powerlifting: Day five preview
Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.
The best judo quotes of the Paralympic Games
“I am a mother normally, but a warrior on the mat.” Here’s what the judokas had to say after they came off the Rio 2016 tatami.
Dominant Team GB make it eight golds in velodrome
Last day of action for the cyclists on the track also sees Tristan Bangma secure a gold medal for the Netherlands.
Paralympics Day 4: 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.
Lubbe and Pearson lead on day one of dressage contest
Relief and sadness for competitors as four out of five horses pass re-inspection ahead of start of Paralympic competition at Deodoro.
Powerlifting: Day four preview
China will fancy its chances of adding to its medal tally as the competition continues at the Rio Paralympics.
George Wyndham aims to make a difference in Sierra Leone
As the country’s only athlete in Rio, Wyndham hopes he can change the perception of people with impairments.
Trio of world records as powerlifters raise the bar
Ejike claims Nigeria’s third gold of the competition in front of an ecstatic crowd.
Shooting: Day four preview
One event, 31 competitors and 19 countries as Paralympic shooters go for gold again, with China’s Jiafei Li among the favourites.
Kenyan powerlifter reprimanded for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Gabriel Magu Wanjiku tested positive for terbutaline in a urine sample provided on 29 July
Uzbekistan win first Paralympic swimming golds at Rio
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe won the eighth Paralympic title of her career, in a new world record time.
Athletics: Day four preview
There are plenty of exciting match-ups on the cards at the Olympic Stadium, including a showdown sure to excite the locals in the crowd.
Great Britain celebrate triple gold rowing success
Great Britain dominated in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, while Samuel Moran claimed Israel’s first medal at Rio 2016.