PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sophie Christiansen

A record-breaking 100 riders from 33 nations will compete at the biggest World Equestrian Games ever.

Tatyana McFadden Nordic

Preparations for the largest gathering of international athletes since Sochi 2014 continue with the launch of the volunteer programme for Cable 2015, including a video aimed at attracting recruits.

Man with a spanish flag celebrating on a field of play in a stadium

Spain's David Casino wins the discus F11 competition at Swansea 2014

Women doing long jump shortly before the landing

Day two is highlighted by39 medal events split over two sessions.

3 upper bodies of athletes on the podium, posing and showing their medals.

Samantha Kinghorn notched up another gold for Great Britain, her second of the day, adding the 100m T53 title to her 400m victory this morning.

Athletes pose for a podium shot.

New Zealand will send its largest-ever para-cycling team to the World Championships

Man in green shirt holding an Irish flag and smiling to the camera

McKillop will look to make it a European double with the 1500m T38 still to come on Saturday (23 August).

A picture of 3 men standing and applauding

Prince Harry and The Earl of Wessex have offered their support to National Paralympic Day in Great Britain to help further promote Paralympic sport.

Man in racing wheelchair holding a Dutch flag, celebrating

Find out what the athletes said after they competed at Swansea 2014.

Women in racing wheelchair

Switzerland’s Manuela Schaer wins her second gold medal