PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Dutch sailing team at London 2012

The Dutch trio of Hessels, van de Veen and Rossen are in position for gold over at Weymouth.

Australian team - London 2012

USA bid for medal shot as elite eight square off in men's wheelchair basketball.

USA-England wheelchair rugby

USA also record opening win against Great Britain, while Sweden and Japan start well.

Justin Zook - London 2012

Three world records and four Paralympic records shattered on Day 6.

Dong Xia - London 2012

Chinese Dong Xia set a new world record in the men’s shot put F37/38 and three Algerian shot further and won the gold, silver and bronze medals in the men’s shot put F32/33.

Russian archers

Russian men and Korean women prevail after enthralling day’s action at London 2012.

Alex Zanardi wins gold at London 2012

On the first day of road cycling at Brands Hatch former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi got his gold.

Jonas Jacobsson - London 2012

Jonas Jacobsson has won gold in every Paralympics since 1980 and closes his participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a gold in the R7 men’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1.

USA wheelchair tennis

Nick Taylor and David Wagner back up wins in Athens and Beijing by repelling British challenge to take gold.