Man in wheelchair throwing a boccia ball

Slovakia, Brazil and Thailand claimed the three first boccia Paralympic titles at Rio 2016.

The USA's Bradley Snyder celebrates winning the men's 400m freestyle S11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Independent Paralympic Athlete Ibrahim Al-Hussein competes for the first time while Daniel Dias chases a fifth medal at Rio 2016.

Akeem Stewart wins gold in the Men's Javelin Throw - F44 at Rio 2016

Javelin throw earned Trinidad and Tobago its first Paralympic gold in over three decades. The nation might not have to wait long for its next one.

Woman crossing a finish live

Walid Ktila, Omara Durand, David Wagner and 10-time Paralympian Jonas Jacobsson are among the stars competing on Monday (12 September).

Serbia’s Laslo Suranji (centre) with fellow medallists Abdulla Sultan Alaryani and Doron Shaziri.

Ten-time Paralympian Jonas Jacobsson questions his timing and admits he “didn’t have enough gas in the tank” as he finishes tenth.

Eleanor Simmonds - Rio 2016

There is drama in the pool and at the Olympic Stadium where Germans clinch relay title after US team are disqualified again.

Man plays table tennis

The 16-year-old became the youngest ever Paralympic Games table tennis champion when he won the men’s class 9 gold medal match.

Australian SKUD 18 team - Rio 2016

Leading Para sailors deliver – as does the weather – as the sailing competition gets underway at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.

The T47 sprinter, who features in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, hopes to qualify for the Paralympic Games one day.

Genrik Pavliukianec with teammate Mindaugas Suchovejus at the Athletes' Village during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Before Genrik Pavliukianec retires, he wants his team to leave Rio with a medal and build on that success.

Michèle George (BEL) celebrates her win in the grade IV team test

Highest score of the competition so far sees Britain jump into lead, but there’s disappointment for Uruguay.

Samsung has announced it is donating USD 60,000 to help more Brazilian youngsters attend the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Samsung will donate USD 60,000 to help ensure the stands will continue to be full.

A picture of 2 men in wheelchairs fencing.

Anton Datsko and Andrii Demchuk both take sabre gold on the opening day of fencing at Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Sophie Christiansen

The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.

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Gold Medallist Bose Omolayo NGR competes in the Women's -79 kg Powerlifting contest at the Riocentro - Pavilion 2

Ndidi Nwosu is the shock winner of the day as she sees off favourite and defending champion Souhad Ghazouani.

A picture of man showing his gold medal

Swedish star Jacobsson is likely to draw another big following to the Deodoro as the shooting competition moves into a fifth day.

Omara Durand winning gold in Rio

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).

Xinliang Ai CHN competing against Turkey in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery semi-final match at the Sambodromo

Pair claimed victory in the compound open mixed team event following a victory over Great Britain in the final.

Souhad Ghazouani from France wins gold at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships

Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.