PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of 2 men in wheelchairs fencing.

Anton Datsko and Andrii Demchuk both take sabre gold on the opening day of fencing at Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Sophie Christiansen

The competition is expected to step up a gear at the Olympic Equestrian Centre as undefeated Britain enter the fray.

Empty image

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

Gold Medallist Bose Omolayo NGR competes in the Women's -79 kg Powerlifting contest at the Riocentro - Pavilion 2

Ndidi Nwosu is the shock winner of the day as she sees off favourite and defending champion Souhad Ghazouani.

A picture of man showing his gold medal

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

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).

Xinliang Ai CHN competing against Turkey in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery semi-final match at the Sambodromo

Pair claimed victory in the compound open mixed team event following a victory over Great Britain in the final.

Souhad Ghazouani from France wins gold at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships

Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.

Judokas, Carmen Brussig and Li Liqing competing for the gold medal in Rio de Janeiro.

“I am a mother normally, but a warrior on the mat.” Here’s what the judokas had to say after they came off the Rio 2016 tatami.

Louis Rolfe, Jon-Allan Butterworth and Jody Cundy celebrate gold medal for team GB

Last day of action for the cyclists on the track also sees Tristan Bangma secure a gold medal for the Netherlands.