PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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The world and Paralympic champion registered 133kg at the Parapan American Games as Mexico won five out of nine medals

Daniel Dias in the podium waving to the public

The Rio 2016 hosts have now won 41 medals in three days of swimming at the Parapan American Games

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USA’s cycling, swimming and athletics teams for Rio 2016 will all be determined during that three-day event.

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At Toronto 2015 the powerlifter will face strong opposition from Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo, a gold medallist at this year’s Open Americas Championships.

Group picture of people in wheelchairs and standing on a tennis court

The International Tennis Federation have been running workshops supported by the Agitos Foundation’s Grant Support Programme.

Heid-Jo Duce on her snowboard at a slalom event.

Now a form the 2015-2016 US Paralympics Snowboarding National Team, Heidi Jo Duce aims to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.

Argentina's Ferderico Paolorossi in action in para-archery.

The Argentinian archer is excited about his Parapan American Games debut in Toronto, Canada.

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All the latest updates from "Super Sunday" as Canada gold in the pool.

Ruiter Antonio Goncalves Silva of Brazil competes in the Men's 50 meters freestyle final at Ibirapuera Sports Complex during day two of the Caixa Loterias 2015 Paralympics Athletics and Swimming Open Championships on April 24, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sunday morning’s action at Toronto 2015, saw Brazilian swimmers take many of the podium positions.

Nely Miranda - 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships Glasgow

Swimmers from Mexico won seven golds on the first day of action at the Parapan American Games with Sanchez and Herrera both winning two golds each.