PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of mens sit down on the ground and playing volleyball.

Iran, Russia, Egypt and Bosnia were all victories at the ExCeL.

Sherif Osman

Egypt's Sherif Othman among the favourites on the second day of powerlifting.

Beijing 2008

China and USA will battle it out in sitting volleyball, Canada and Great Britain meet in wheelchair basketball and the women’s 200m individual medley S5 will feature.

Naomi Soazo

Four titles up for grabs on day two of Paralympic judo.

Goalball

Great Britain hoping to bounce back from an 11-1 defeat against Lithuania on Friday.

Dong Chao

Chao beats off challenges from Jonas Jacobsson and Josef Neumaier

Oscar Pistorius Opening Ceremony

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius talks about how the Olympics have given him the best preparation possible for the Paralympics in London.

Jessica Long Day 2 London

Another five Paralympic records fell in the pool during the morning heats on the second day of London 2012 action.

Sitting volleyball

China lay down an early marker in women's competition

Hynd brothers

British swimmers claim silver and bronze after mother, Helen, was a Paralympic Torchbearer.