PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Matheus Souza of Brazil competes in the Men's 400m Freestyle - S11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Matheus Souza, Brad Snyder and Bozun Yang all showed strong form in the early session and will battle for 100m freestyle S11 gold tonight.

Wheelchair Fencing | FRA v CHN | Men’s Team Epee - Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

With scores tied after added time it took a virtual coin toss to separate France and China in the men’s epee team final.

Day 5 morning | Wheelchair Tennis highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Netherlands’ dominance of the women’s singles wheelchair tennis is guaranteed to continue at Rio 2016.

A wheelchair racer celebrates winning gold

The Swiss 'silver bullet' turns golden after four silver and two bronze from four Paralympic Games.

Ricardinho of Brazil and Luan of Brazil

A full round-up of all the day’s headlines from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Day 7 morning | Swimming highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The USA’s Bradley Snyder will go for his third gold as Ukraine’s Maksym Krypak will aim for his fourth.

Group picture with Jesus de Marchena Acevedo

Swimmer Jesus de Marchena Acevedo will be the country’s sole representative and will compete in the men’s 100m freestyle S7 on 16 September at Rio 2016.

Day 7 morning | Athletics highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Scott Reardon, Tatyana McFadden and Marlou van Rhijn will take to the tracks on 15 September, going for glory at Rio 2016.

Kadeena Cox after winning her race

Four days after winning gold in the Velodrome, Kadeena Cox won gold on the track at the Paralympic Games.

Heads of two swimmers above the water

Three titles for Spain and a silver comeback for Brazil provided fans with plenty to cheer about at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.