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Day 5 morning | Powerlifting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Can Siamand Rahman clear the bar at 300kg and cap a record-breaking week of powerlifting at Rio 2016?

Powerlifting | Siamand RAHMAN wins Gold and WR | Men's +107kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games HD

The world’s strongest Paralympian lifted an unprecedented 310kg to claim the coveted gold medal in the men’s over 107kg.

Day 5 morning | Powerlifting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Huge clearances are expected by both the male and female competitors in what is likely to be another tense day of competition at Riocentro.

 Silver medalist Tharwah Alhajaj, gold medalist Randa Mahmoud and bronze medalist Catalina Diaz Vilchis

United Arab Emirates secure first gold of the Games and there’s medal delight for the host nation too at Riocentro.

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.

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Mashal Alkhazai tested positive for anabolic steroids in an out-of-competition test ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

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 a man powerlifter on a bench celebrating with his hands up

China will fancy its chances of adding to its medal tally as the competition continues at the Rio Paralympics.

Powerlifting | EJIKE Lucy wins Gold | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Ejike claims Nigeria’s third gold of the competition in front of an ecstatic crowd.

Day 2 evening | Powerlifting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Soloviova carries Ukraine’s Paralympic gold medal hopes in the up to 50kg event at the Riocentro Pavilion 2

Powerlifting | PEREZ Amalia | World Record| Women’s -55kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Three champions are crowned as Paralympians thank supporters for pushing them on during cracking day of competition at Riocentro.

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More medals are up for grabs on Friday with China’s Dandan Hu among those targeting gold on second day of competition in Rio.

Sherif Osman during the last powerlifting competition on Friday

Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench competing

Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.

Nigeria's Yakubu Adesokan winning gold at London 2012

There are first medals of the Paralympic Games for Vietnam and Hungary as athletes raise the bar at the start of competition at Riocentro.

Zuray Marcano

“Life is full of surprises,” says the Venezuelan powerlifter who will prove age is no barrier when she competes at Rio 2016.

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After setting world records in 15 out of the 20 weight categories in 2015, 183 lifters are ready for the most competitive Paralympic Games yet.

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Josephine Orji may celebrate her Paralympic debut with gold.

Women’s up to 45kg

Chinese world record holder Dandan Hu will face a deep field at the Paralympic Games.

Pavlos Mamalos

Aiming for a first Paralympic medal Mamalos shares his training schedule and nutrition.