PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Man plays table tennis

The 16-year-old became the youngest ever Paralympic Games table tennis champion when he won the men’s class 9 gold medal match.

Australian SKUD 18 team - Rio 2016

Leading Para sailors deliver – as does the weather – as the sailing competition gets underway at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.

The T47 sprinter, who features in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, hopes to qualify for the Paralympic Games one day.

Genrik Pavliukianec with teammate Mindaugas Suchovejus at the Athletes' Village during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Before Genrik Pavliukianec retires, he wants his team to leave Rio with a medal and build on that success.

Michèle George (BEL) celebrates her win in the grade IV team test

Highest score of the competition so far sees Britain jump into lead, but there’s disappointment for Uruguay.

Samsung has announced it is donating USD 60,000 to help more Brazilian youngsters attend the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Samsung will donate USD 60,000 to help ensure the stands will continue to be full.

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.

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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.