PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Veronika Vadovicova gold medalist at Shooting R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final

Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.

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Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.

Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.

The first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is packed with sporting action and includes the Games’ first medals.

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Behind the scenes, 360 video, live Q&As and select events from the 2016 Paralympic Games will be available on Facebook and Instagram

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Development and awareness-raising activities in Latin America

The Netherlands' Marlou van Rhijn on her way to breaking the 100m T43 world record at the 2016 Nottwil Grand Prix.

The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.

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The oil and gas company will continue to support the Paralympic Movement through another Paralympic cycle.

Sherzod Namozov UZB (white) battles with Makoto Hirose JPN in Rio 2016

France’s Sandrine Martinet puts injury woes firmly behind her with judo gold on opening day of competition at Rio Paralympics.

A visually impaired athlete runs with her guide on the track of a stadium.

It’s a busy start at the Olympic Stadium with some of the fastest Paralympians on the planet making their first appearances on the track.

A look inside a venue where table tennis will be contested. On the court are four tennis tables set up.

Egyptian Hamadtou set for his Paralympic debut after starring in the Nothing is Impossible YouTube video.