PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sir Philip Inclusion Summit - Rio 2016

Sir Philip Craven, IPC President, opened the two day summit in front of an audience of more than 200 people.

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

Zahra Nemati - Rio 2016

The Iranian archer, who competed at last month’s Olympic Games, won the women’s individual recurve open title.

Day 4 morning | Sitting Volleyball highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran also showed their qualities as the competition progresses.

Swimming | Men's 100m Freestyle - S11 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Canada’s Benoit Huot also won his 20th career Paralympic medal, likening it to a ‘Hollywood movie’.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his new world record on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Siamand Rahman, Amalia Perez, Sherif Osman, Ndidi Nwosu, Dandan Hu and Ali Jawad share their emotions after a gruelling competition.

Wheelchair Tennis | Netherlands v Netherlands Women's Singles Gold Medal | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer return their country to their winning ways from Beijing 2008.

Natasha Baker

Great Britain’s Baker and Christiansen to defend their London 2012 individual grade II and Ia titles at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in Deodoro.

Emma Wiggis of Great Britain in action during the Canoe Sprint - Women's KL2 200m heat 1 at Lagoa Stadium at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Jeanette Chippington, Emma Wiggs and Anne Dickins won Team GB’s three golds at the Lagoa Stadium.

Marlou van Rhijn of Netherlands competes in the Women's 200m - T44 Fina

Australia’s Scott Reardon won his first Paralympic title in the men’s 100m T42.