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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympics ticket sales exceed two million
Organisers target total sales of 2.2m as Brazilians continue to back Rio Games and athletes praise atmosphere at venues.
Heavyweights off to a flyer in wheelchair rugby
Underdogs Brazil put up stirring fight against Canada in front of a partisan home crowd on first day of competition at Carioca Arena 1.
Rio 2016: Day seven preview
The world’s strongest Paralympian is looking to set a breathtaking new record in the men’s over 107kg powerlifting competition.
Brazil on target as they top London medal haul
Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.
Hosts’ mixed fortunes in table tennis team event
Brazil stars thank fans for creating a special atmosphere at their home Paralympic Games in Rio.
Rio children inspired on visit to Paralympic Games
Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.
Women claim their second shooting golds
Cuiping Zhang and Sarah Javanmardidodmani see off their rivals in mixed competition to secure honours on final day of Para shooting.
Stars live up to billing on biggest stage of all
Rahman produces a record lift as Rio Paralympics go from strength to strength with more than two million tickets now sold.
Swimming: Day Seven preview
Belarus’ Ihar Boki and Japan’s Keiichi Kimura will go for gold once again on Wednesday 14 September.
Rodriguez dreams of winning gold at Rio 2016
Cyclist Jose Frank Rodriguez seeks to win Dominican Republic’s second Paralympic gold in Rio.
Late night for Lapthorne as he secures final place
Dutch dominant in women’s competition as players battle it out in sweltering temperatures at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Competition hots up in Rio as Australia win tennis gold
Delight for Australian pair as they take first honours in wheelchair tennis on day of tense duels and yet more record-breaking performances.
Paralympics Day 6: 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.
Duo defend their Paralympic titles on day six of shooting
Golds for high-flying Chinese and Ukrainian teams ¬as Mckenna Dahl, 20, makes US history after picking up bronze.
Shortlist chosen for Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award
The award will be presented to two Paralympians – a male and a female – who best exemplify the spirit of the games and the Paralympic values.
Egypt take double powerlifting gold on day of firsts
United Arab Emirates secure first gold of the Games and there’s medal delight for the host nation too at Riocentro.
Wheechair fencing: Day two preview
Brazil’s Jovane Silva Guissone admits the pressure is on as he looks to defend Paralympic title on home soil at Rio 2016.
Norway’s Lubbe back on top at Para dressage competition
Win is first in eight years, following gold medal successes in Athens and silvers at Beijing Games. “It’s good to be back,” she said.
Powerlifting: Day 6 preview
Huge clearances are expected by both the male and female competitors in what is likely to be another tense day of competition at Riocentro.
Josephine Medina wins the Philippines’ first medal in Rio
The table tennis player dedicated her bronze to her country and her father, who died 12 years ago.