PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Archers compete at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Archery and equestrian finals, a superb lineup of swims and Tatyana McFadden’s first race on the track highlight Day 5 action.

Natalia Partyka - London 2012

Gold and bronze medal matches mark the fifth day of table tennis competition, which is set to be action packed with plenty of giant killers who have defeated defending champions.

Andy Lapthorne and Peter Norfolk in action

USA pair Nick Taylor and David Wagner look to retain their gold medal against British duo Andy Lapthorne and Peter Norfolk.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012

Final round of matches on group B of the men’s goalball competition will be decisive to define which teams go to quarterfinals.

China's Qing Xu celebrates London 2012 gold

Chinese swimming sensation denies Sascha Kindred in the 200m IM SM6.

Bosnia and China men's sitting volleyball teams

The London 2012 sitting volleyball competition heated up on Day 5, with big wins by Iran, Bosnia and Germany.

Evan O'Hanlon

The IPC has partnered with Facebook to bring fans closer to athletes in new innovative ways.

Natalia Partyka

Natalia Partyka of Poland showed why she is the best in the world, wrapping up her third Paralympic table tennis gold.

Li Jianfei wins shooting gold

China takes its third shooting gold medal of London 2012 after fine Li display

Powerlifting

China, Egypt, Iran and Nigeria will all be the favourites in powerlifting on Day 5.