PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Omara Durand bags another gold with Paralympic record
Cuba’s 24-year-old sensation blasted to victory in the women’s 200m T12 final and could claim a third medal on Saturday (17 September).
Chinese mixed team secure another gold for nation
Pair claimed victory in the compound open mixed team event following a victory over Great Britain in the final.
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Powerlifting: Day five preview
Defending champion Ghazouani is the woman to beat in the women’s up to 73kg class as the competition continues at Riocentro.
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The best judo quotes of the Paralympic Games
“I am a mother normally, but a warrior on the mat.” Here’s what the judokas had to say after they came off the Rio 2016 tatami.
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Dominant Team GB make it eight golds in velodrome
Last day of action for the cyclists on the track also sees Tristan Bangma secure a gold medal for the Netherlands.
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Paralympics Day 4: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
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Lubbe and Pearson lead on day one of dressage contest
Relief and sadness for competitors as four out of five horses pass re-inspection ahead of start of Paralympic competition at Deodoro.
Powerlifting: Day four preview
China will fancy its chances of adding to its medal tally as the competition continues at the Rio Paralympics.
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George Wyndham aims to make a difference in Sierra Leone
As the country’s only athlete in Rio, Wyndham hopes he can change the perception of people with impairments.
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Trio of world records as powerlifters raise the bar
Ejike claims Nigeria’s third gold of the competition in front of an ecstatic crowd.