Matheus Souza of Brazil competes in the Men's 400m Freestyle - S11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Matheus Souza, Brad Snyder and Bozun Yang all showed strong form in the early session and will battle for 100m freestyle S11 gold tonight.

Wheelchair Fencing | FRA v CHN | Men’s Team Epee - Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

With scores tied after added time it took a virtual coin toss to separate France and China in the men’s epee team final.

Day 5 morning | Wheelchair Tennis highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Netherlands’ dominance of the women’s singles wheelchair tennis is guaranteed to continue at Rio 2016.

A wheelchair racer celebrates winning gold

The Swiss 'silver bullet' turns golden after four silver and two bronze from four Paralympic Games.

Ricardinho of Brazil and Luan of Brazil

A full round-up of all the day’s headlines from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Day 7 morning | Swimming highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The USA’s Bradley Snyder will go for his third gold as Ukraine’s Maksym Krypak will aim for his fourth.

Group picture with Jesus de Marchena Acevedo

Swimmer Jesus de Marchena Acevedo will be the country’s sole representative and will compete in the men’s 100m freestyle S7 on 16 September at Rio 2016.

Day 7 morning | Athletics highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Scott Reardon, Tatyana McFadden and Marlou van Rhijn will take to the tracks on 15 September, going for glory at Rio 2016.

Kadeena Cox after winning her race

Four days after winning gold in the Velodrome, Kadeena Cox won gold on the track at the Paralympic Games.

Heads of two swimmers above the water

Three titles for Spain and a silver comeback for Brazil provided fans with plenty to cheer about at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Day 6 morning | Athletics highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Fifteen-year-old Isis Holt is going for gold in the women’s 100m T35 final – along with four other teenagers.

Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.

Report examines the rising interest in the Paralympics and how sponsors have successfully fostered greater brand awareness with Millennials.

Andre Shelby - Rio 2016

US veteran claims archery gold medal in his first Paralympic appearance with last-arrow victory over Italian.

Dylan Alcott of Australia plays Andy Lapthorne in men's quad singles at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Wheelchair tennis quad singles gold and bronze medal matches take centre stage on Wednesday (14 September).

Tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Organisers target total sales of 2.2m as Brazilians continue to back Rio Games and athletes praise atmosphere at venues.

Kory Puderbaugh - Rio 2016

Underdogs Brazil put up stirring fight against Canada in front of a partisan home crowd on first day of competition at Carioca Arena 1.

Siamand Rahman

The world’s strongest Paralympian is looking to set a breathtaking new record in the men’s over 107kg powerlifting competition.

Gold medalist Diogo Ualisson Jeronimo da Silva, Gustavo Henrique Araujo, Daniel Silva, Heitor de Oliveira Sales, Felipe Gomes and Jonas de Lima Silva of Brazil pose on the podium

Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.

A look inside a venue where table tennis will be contested. On the court are four tennis tables set up.

Brazil stars thank fans for creating a special atmosphere at their home Paralympic Games in Rio.

Children in the Rio 2016 Olympic Park enjoying the Paralympics as part of the #FilltheSeats campaign.

Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.