PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Great Britain take command of Para dressage team competition
Highest score of the competition so far sees Britain jump into lead, but there’s disappointment for Uruguay.
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Samsung joins #FilltheSeats
Samsung will donate USD 60,000 to help ensure the stands will continue to be full.
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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.
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Dressage: Day two preview
The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.
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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.
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.
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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 winning gold in Rio](/sites/default/files/images/160912163024505_Omara%2BDurand.jpg)
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).
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.
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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.