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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wheelchair Tennis: Day two preview
The top seeds had a smooth passage in the first day of competition. Will there be upsets on day two at the Olympic Tennis Centre?
Nepalese athletes aim to learn from Rio 2016
Swimmer Kunwar Laxmi and track and field athlete Bikram Rana are Nepal’s two representatives at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
Top seeds shine as crowds flock to wheelchair tennis
There is Dutch delight on court two as three Netherlands players progress on a day of high-quality action at Rio 2016.
Glory for China and Britain on day two in the velodrome
Zhangyu Li notches another gold for China as he breaks world record in retaining Paralympic crown in individual pursuit competition.
Ottobock, IPC extend partnership until the end of 2020
The IPC and Ottobock will continue seeking ways to improve sports equipment and technical services available for people with impairments worldwide.
Serrano wins historic Paralympic gold for Colombia
There were four gold medals for the USA and four more world records set across events at the Aquatics Stadium.
Athletics: Day three preview
Ray Martin and Hannah Cockroft are among the stars lining up for battle on another day of keenly-fought competition on the track and in the field.
Rio 2016 preview: Para equestrian dressage
A guide to all the Para equestrian dressage action, which begins 11 September at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in Deodoro.
Uzbekistan tops judo medals table
Adiljan Tuledibaev secures Uzbekistan’s third judo gold, the nation’s 10th medal in the sport at Rio 2016.
Judo: Day three preview
Carioca crowd favourite Antonio Tenorio is going for his fifth judo gold in his final Paralympics.
Colombia’s Serrano breaks world record for fifth time
A further three world records were set in the swimming heats at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday (10 September).
It’s Malaysia’s moment in Rio as pair make history
Double glory at the Olympic Stadium as athletes claim country’s first ever Paralympic gold medals. Vanessa Low also breaks long-jump world record.
Shooting: Day three preview
Can New Zealand’s Michael Johnson hit the target in the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) event?
All set for Sunday’s rowing Rio 2016 finals
The six boats that qualified for each of the four events’ finals have been decided this morning (10 September).
Carnival time as record crowds flock to Olympic Park
167,000 fans enjoy day of world-class sport as Paralympians say size and volume of support has lifted their performances to new levels.
Powerlifting: Day three preview
Soloviova carries Ukraine’s Paralympic gold medal hopes in the up to 50kg event at the Riocentro Pavilion 2
Sophie Pascoe ready to defend Paralympic titles
The New Zealand swimmer will go for gold in three events but is aware of the competition ahead of her.
Rio 2016 preview: Triathlon
The sport will make its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 and will be contested at Fort Copacabana between 10 and 11 September.
World records continue to fall at Olympic Stadium
Seven gold medals were decided on Saturday (10 September) morning in a thrilling session of athletics action.
Judo: Day two preview
The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.