PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Day 6 morning | Athletics highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Fifteen-year-old Isis Holt is going for gold in the women’s 100m T35 final – along with four other teenagers.

Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.

Report examines the rising interest in the Paralympics and how sponsors have successfully fostered greater brand awareness with Millennials.

Andre Shelby - Rio 2016

US veteran claims archery gold medal in his first Paralympic appearance with last-arrow victory over Italian.

Dylan Alcott of Australia plays Andy Lapthorne in men's quad singles at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Wheelchair tennis quad singles gold and bronze medal matches take centre stage on Wednesday (14 September).

Tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Organisers target total sales of 2.2m as Brazilians continue to back Rio Games and athletes praise atmosphere at venues.

Kory Puderbaugh - Rio 2016

Underdogs Brazil put up stirring fight against Canada in front of a partisan home crowd on first day of competition at Carioca Arena 1.

Siamand Rahman

The world’s strongest Paralympian is looking to set a breathtaking new record in the men’s over 107kg powerlifting competition.

Gold medalist Diogo Ualisson Jeronimo da Silva, Gustavo Henrique Araujo, Daniel Silva, Heitor de Oliveira Sales, Felipe Gomes and Jonas de Lima Silva of Brazil pose on the podium

Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.

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

Brazil stars thank fans for creating a special atmosphere at their home Paralympic Games in Rio.

Children in the Rio 2016 Olympic Park enjoying the Paralympics as part of the #FilltheSeats campaign.

Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.