PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canada men's wheelchair basketball team

Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team proved they are the best in the world, defeating Australia in the gold-medal game, while USA beat Great Britain for bronze.

Ukraine football 7-a-side team - London 2012

In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.

David Weir

The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.

Noam Gershony

Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.

Russia football

Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.

David Weir

David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.

Bradley Snyder

US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.

Evan O'Hanlon

Evan O'Hanlon, who won two golds at London 2012, would not change his disability for the world.

Coldplay

World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.

Closing ceremony

Most successful Paralympic Games ever promises to leave lasting legacy.