PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Egypt take double powerlifting gold on day of firsts
United Arab Emirates secure first gold of the Games and there’s medal delight for the host nation too at Riocentro.
Powerlifting: Day 6 preview
Huge clearances are expected by both the male and female competitors in what is likely to be another tense day of competition at Riocentro.
Josephine Medina wins the Philippines’ first medal in Rio
The table tennis player dedicated her bronze to her country and her father, who died 12 years ago.
Norway’s Lubbe back on top at Para dressage competition
Win is first in eight years, following gold medal successes in Athens and silvers at Beijing Games. “It’s good to be back,” she said.
Shooting: Day 6 preview
Vadovicova aims to become first woman to secure three shooting golds for nearly 30 years as competition continues at the Olympic Shooting Centre.
Buenaventura seeks Paralympic gold in Rio
The 17-year-old looks to build on his gold medal at last year’s Parapan American Games and top the podium in the javelin throw F46.
Treble gold for China’s epee fencers
It was China’s turn to dominate on day two of wheelchair fencing as they captured three of the four available epee gold medals.
Swimming: Day six preview
After an incredible day in the pool on Monday (12 September), swimmers will dive in once again looking for more records.
Paralympic, world records fall in swimming heats
Aurelie Rivard, Stephanie Millward, Robert Griswold, Michelle Konkoly and Wenpan Huang all swam fast times heading into the finals.
Little wind in sails on day two of competition
Sailors forced to wait on shore and one race is abandoned due to unfavourable conditions on a stiflingly hot day in Rio.