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Team Indonesia at the 2014 Asian Para Games
Wheelchair Rugby

Five Asian nations took part in the competition, which was part of the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games.

Gold medalist Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli of Malaysia celebrate on the podium
Rio 2016

From Malaysia claiming their first ever Paralympic golds to the all-British wheelchair tennis final, check out some of the biggest surprises at this year’s Paralympics.

Australia's Chris Bond pushes down the court as USA's Josh Brewer reaches for the ball
Wheelchair Rugby

Following their back-to-back Paralympic titles the Steelers sit proudly atop the rankings.

Canada’s Zak Madell and Australia’s Ryley Batt
Rio 2016

The best reactions from competition at the Paralympics.

Day 10 evening | Wheelchair Rugby highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Rio 2016

From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.

Australia's Chris Bond pushes down the court as USA's Josh Brewer reaches for the ball
Rio 2016

Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.

Kory Puderbaugh USA with the ball in the centre of the pitch. Mixed - Pool Phase Group B, Match 021. Wheelchair Rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

Australia and the USA will go into battle for the Paralympic title on the final day of competition at Rio 2016.

Daisuke Ikezaki from Japan and USA's Josh Wheeler. Photo credit: CWSA/Kevin Bogetti-Smith.
Rio 2016

After an epic round of clashes in the final pool games on Friday, fans heading to the Carioca Arena on Saturday have a lot to get excited about.

Cameron Carr playing for Australia against Japan in Wheelchair Rugby in Rio
Rio 2016

Final showdown promises to be a classic as two of the game’s strongest nations put in clinical displays in semi-final victories.

The USA's Chad Cohn competes during the wheelchair rugby match against France at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

Final pool placings to be determined on action-packed day of wheelchair rugby at the Carioca Arena 1.

Trevor Hirschfield scored the match-winning goal to break the hearts of Great Britain captain Chris Ryan and Jim Roberts
Rio 2016

Incredible day of wheelchair rugby action sees sport’s top nations finally confirm their places in semi-final line-up for Rio Paralympics.

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

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

Two wheelchair rugby players crashing into each other
Rio 2016

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

Canada’s Zak Madell competes at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Rio 2016

Heavyweights Australia and Great Britain clash on the opening day and hosts Brazil are hoping to land a giant upset against Canada.

Kory Puderbaugh - Rio 2016
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.

Canada’s Zak Madell and Australia’s Ryley Batt
Rio 2016

A handy guide to all wheelchair rugby action, which begins 14 September at the Carioca Arena 1.

Per-Johan UHLMANN - Wheelchair Rugby - London 2012 Paralympic Games
Wheelchair Rugby

The event will take place in Nottwil, Switzerland, from 3-10 October 2016.

Canada’s Zak Madell and Australia’s Ryley Batt
Wheelchair Rugby

Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.

Two men playing wheelchair rugby collide their chairs.
Wheelchair Rugby

After three Paralympic appearances, Japan might have just the team this year to break onto the podium at Rio 2016.

Jessica Lewis of Bermuda reacts after her 800m race during the 2015 ParAthletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Swimming

To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.