PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two men in wheelchairs, one throwing a blue ball

The sport will make its ninth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.

Sherif Osman during the last powerlifting competition on Friday

Egyptian Sherif Osman amongst those re-writing history books as he secures another gold medal on day two of Paralympics competition.

Olympic Shooting Center

Pistol shooters begin their quest for glory as we enter the second day of Paralympic competition at the Deodoro centre in Rio.

Preliminary Goalball match between USA and Brazil

Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.

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

Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.

Outside view of a venue

The top-seeded athletes for all four of the judo competitions on Friday (September 9) are from Ukraine.

Lichao Wang CHN competes in Heat 2 of the Men's 50m Butterfly S6 at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.

Pan Shiyun of China celebrates winning the gold medal

World records were set in 10 out of 16 events on day two at the Aquatics Stadium.

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More medals are up for grabs on Friday with China’s Dandan Hu among those targeting gold on second day of competition in Rio.

Marie-Amelie le Fur FRA sets a new world record to become the Gold Medal winner in the Women's Long Jump

French world champion claimed gold with 5.83m; Jason Smyth also secured his third successive 100m T13 title.