PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

China and Hungary strong in wheelchair fencing
On the opening day of wheelchair fencing at the ExCeL, China and Hungary proved why they’re the ones to beat in wheelchair fencing.

Majid Farzin storms to powerlifting gold
Loveline Obiji and Hany Abdelhady also top the podium at the ExCeL.

Great Britain continue equestrian dominance
Sophie Christiansen claims her third gold medal of London 2012.

Team Jamaica determined to make a big impact
Trio hoping for field success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Canada to host 2013 IPC Swimming worlds
Canada will be the host country for the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships next August.

France join Brazil, Spain and Argentina in 5-a-side semi finals
China's hopes of reaching the last four ended after France and Brazil both win.

McFadden goes for 1st of a potential 5 medals
As an empowering figure in the Paralympic Movement, USA’s Tatyana McFadden changed the face of disability sport and will go for five golds in London.

Starlet Boki continues writing Paralympic legacy
Belarusian teenager wins fourth gold medal of London 2012, with the promise of more to come.

Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina rivalry to meet on court
In the men’s sitting volleyball tournament, Brazil, China and Morocco depend on results to guarantee their progression to the quarterfinals.

Brazil, Greece and Thailand claim boccia gold medals
Dirceu Pinto: "This isn't just a medal for me, but for my whole country."

Iran prove their class in men's sitting volleyball
Reigning champions recover from opening set loss to show class against nearest rivals.

Alaryani lives his dream and wins the gold
Abdulla Alaryani won the gold medal in the R6 mixed 50m Rifle prone SH1 competition and dethroned the three-time champion Jonas Jacobsson, who finished fourth.
Great Britain’s Lucas sailing high in Weymouth
On the fourth day of sailing at London 2012, Helena Lucas won her third race in a row.

Jacobsson looms large at Royal Artillery Barracks
Swedish great Jonas Jacobsson will be looking to stamp his prowess on the London 2012 Paralympic Games shooting competition on Day 6.

Twenty medals in track and field events
Fifth day of Athletics competition will see twenty gold medal events, including the first of the relay action in the women’s 4x100m T35-38.

Wheelchair rugby preview
Australia and the USA among the leading contenders in one of London’s most exciting events.

Van Koot and Vergeer both progress into the women’s singles and doubles quarter finals
Great Britain’s twice defending champion Peter Norfolk is knocked out by the number 10 seed.

Australia’s Freney claims 6th gold
Jacqueline Freney won gold in the 50m freestyle S7, her sixth top finish of the Games.

Three gold medals to claim on archery on Day 6
In the men’s team recurve open, four teams look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the archery tournament.

Great Britain take gold and silver in the women’s compound open archery
China's Yan Huilian claims women's recurve standing gold at the Royal Artillery Barracks.