PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

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.