PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Evan O'Hanlon

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Natalia Partyka

Natalia Partyka of Poland showed why she is the best in the world, wrapping up her third Paralympic table tennis gold.

Li Jianfei wins shooting gold

China takes its third shooting gold medal of London 2012 after fine Li display

Powerlifting

China, Egypt, Iran and Nigeria will all be the favourites in powerlifting on Day 5.

Olivera Nakovska-Bikova - London 2012

Many shooting athletes competing on Day 5 have already won a medal in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Now they have to aim further, as the distance is pushed back to 25m.

David Weir - London 2012

David Weir, Michael McKillop and Terezinha Guihermina have already won the gold in a previous event of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, but they come for more on Day 5.

Oscar de Pellegrin

Oscar de Pellegrin picked up gold in the men's individual recruve W1/W2, adding to his already extensive medal haul.

Australia’s Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch

Australia’s Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch and Great Britain’s Lucas enjoy strong day after delayed start.

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On Day 5 in the pool, British poster girl Ellie Simmonds came through with another gold another world record.

Australian team - London 2012

On Day 5, the men’s Australian and Canadian sides will look to keep up their undefeated run to finish top of their groups.