PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

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

Agitos

Jorge Lencina failed an out-of-competition test in Rio on 8 September and has been provisionally suspended.

Great Britain Sonar team - Rio 2016

Experienced crew recover to fifth in Sonar contest but Australians still well out in front as Paralympic competition continues.

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?

Arnulfo Castorena competing at London 2012

The Mexican swimmer faced rejection from his family and had to beg for money in the streets, but he still became a Paralympic champion.

Wheelchair Tennis |Alcott v Lapthorne|Men's Quad Singles Gold Medal Match| Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

What a transformation in four years as winner swaps sports to claim top honours and British pair make singles final against the odds.

Day 4 evening | Shooting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

After already collecting two silver medals at Rio 2016, Abdulla Sultan Alaryani is chasing gold on the final day of shooting.

Jonathan Fox competing at Rio 2016

No fewer than five Paralympic records crumbled at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium on Wednesday (14 September).

Athletics | Men's 800m - T34 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Mohamed Alhammadi upsets for gold in men’s 800m T34, while Hannah Cockroft resets her own world record.

Beatrice Vio

A torchbearer at London 2012, Italy’s Bebe Vio is now favourite for gold at Rio 2016.