PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Tennis | M.BUIS v Y.KAMIJI | Women's Singles Quarterfinal | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Dutch dominant in women’s competition as players battle it out in sweltering temperatures at the Olympic Tennis Centre.

Dylan Alcott - Rio 2016

Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson produce comeback performance to end American dominance of wheelchair tennis quad doubles.

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Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest updates.

Sir Philip Craven - Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

The Games Exprience Programme gives delegates an insight into organising a sporting mega-event.

Dylan Alcott - Rio 2016

Delight for Australian pair as they take first honours in wheelchair tennis on day of tense duels and yet more record-breaking performances.

Agitos

The award will be presented to two Paralympians – a male and a female – who best exemplify the spirit of the games and the Paralympic values.

Gold medallist Cuiping Zhang at Rio 2016

Golds for high-flying Chinese and Ukrainian teams ¬as Mckenna Dahl, 20, makes US history after picking up bronze.

Day 5 morning | Wheelchair Fencing highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Brazil’s Jovane Silva Guissone admits the pressure is on as he looks to defend Paralympic title on home soil at Rio 2016.

 Silver medalist Tharwah Alhajaj, gold medalist Randa Mahmoud and bronze medalist Catalina Diaz Vilchis

United Arab Emirates secure first gold of the Games and there’s medal delight for the host nation too at Riocentro.

Day 5 morning | Powerlifting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Huge clearances are expected by both the male and female competitors in what is likely to be another tense day of competition at Riocentro.