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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Ukraine’s wheelchair fencers dominate on day one
Anton Datsko and Andrii Demchuk both take sabre gold on the opening day of fencing at Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Belgium’s Laurens Devos makes table tennis history
The 16-year-old became the youngest ever Paralympic Games table tennis champion when he won the men’s class 9 gold medal match.
Buoyant Nigeria net two more powerlifting golds
Ndidi Nwosu is the shock winner of the day as she sees off favourite and defending champion Souhad Ghazouani.
Do Nascimento dreams of Paralympic success
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.
Chinese mixed team secure another gold for nation
Pair claimed victory in the compound open mixed team event following a victory over Great Britain in the final.
Samsung joins #FilltheSeats
Samsung will donate USD 60,000 to help ensure the stands will continue to be full.
Bayley takes revenge to secure GB table tennis gold
Briton is one of big winners on a busy day of action at the Para table tennis which also sees China secure another three gold medals.
Dressage: Day two preview
The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.
Paralympics Day 5: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
Lepiato takes gold with high-jump world record
Action-packed day at the Olympic Stadium sees Germany’s 4x100m T42-47 team triumph after USA suffer repeat of 2012 disqualification.
Shooting: Day five preview
Swedish star Jacobsson is likely to draw another big following to the Deodoro as the shooting competition moves into a fifth day.
Omara Durand bags another gold with Paralympic record
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).
Legends rise in swimming at Rio 2016
The world’s best Paralympians showed why they remain at the top of their game at the Olympic Aquatics Centre, with world records and golds galore.
Powerlifting: Day five preview
Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.
Swimming heats set-up close clashes for finals at Rio 2016
Eleanor Simmonds, Denys Dubrov, Jiao Cheng and Olga Sviderska all set records on Monday (12 September).
First three boccia gold medals awarded in Rio
Slovakia, Brazil and Thailand claimed the three first boccia Paralympic titles at Rio 2016.