PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Athletics: Day seven preview
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.](/sites/default/files/images/160902163448727_agitos.jpg)
Nielsen shares key research on the power of the Paralympic brand
Report examines the rising interest in the Paralympics and how sponsors have successfully fostered greater brand awareness with Millennials.
![Andre Shelby - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160915024300633_para16_x16_6102.jpg)
Shelby sees off Simonelli by single point
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](/sites/default/files/images/160909221644806_GettyImages-601081976.jpg)
Wheelchair tennis: Day six preview
Wheelchair tennis quad singles gold and bronze medal matches take centre stage on Wednesday (14 September).
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Paralympics ticket sales exceed two million
Organisers target total sales of 2.2m as Brazilians continue to back Rio Games and athletes praise atmosphere at venues.
![Kory Puderbaugh - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160915030111098_GettyImages-605727822.jpg)
Heavyweights off to a flyer in wheelchair rugby
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](/sites/default/files/images/120905215200766_Siamand%2BRahman%2B_0.jpg)
Rio 2016: Day seven preview
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](/sites/default/files/images/160914192015346_GettyImages-604282728_0.jpg)
Brazil on target as they top London medal haul
Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.
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Hosts’ mixed fortunes in table tennis team event
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.](/sites/default/files/images/160913182140679_Visa%2BSeats.jpg)
Rio children inspired on visit to Paralympic Games
Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.