PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimming | Men's 100m Freestyle - S11 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Canada’s Benoit Huot also won his 20th career Paralympic medal, likening it to a ‘Hollywood movie’.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his new world record on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Siamand Rahman, Amalia Perez, Sherif Osman, Ndidi Nwosu, Dandan Hu and Ali Jawad share their emotions after a gruelling competition.

Wheelchair Tennis | Netherlands v Netherlands Women's Singles Gold Medal | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer return their country to their winning ways from Beijing 2008.

Natasha Baker

Great Britain’s Baker and Christiansen to defend their London 2012 individual grade II and Ia titles at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in Deodoro.

Emma Wiggis of Great Britain in action during the Canoe Sprint - Women's KL2 200m heat 1 at Lagoa Stadium at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Jeanette Chippington, Emma Wiggs and Anne Dickins won Team GB’s three golds at the Lagoa Stadium.

Marlou van Rhijn of Netherlands competes in the Women's 200m - T44 Fina

Australia’s Scott Reardon won his first Paralympic title in the men’s 100m T42.

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

It’s straight back into action for the teams after a bruising opening day. Can the favourites repeat the trick on Thursday?

Tatyana McFadden and Ibrahim Al Hussein

Ibrahim Hussein (IPA, Syria) and Tatyana McFadden (USA) have been selected as recipients at Rio 2016.

Two wheelchair rugby players crashing into each other

Countries advance their medal hopes in wheelchair rugby at Rio 2016.

Day 6 evening | Wheelchair Fencing highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Hungary and France are favourites in the first of the wheelchair fencing team competitions, but China are the ones in form.