PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Iran beat Rwanda 3-0 and is the favourite to qualify on Pool B at the London 2012 sitting volleyball tournament.

In the men’s sitting volleyball tournament, Brazil, China and Morocco depend on results to guarantee their progression to the quarterfinals.

David Weir

Great Britain's David Weir won his second gold of London 2012 on Day 6 of the Games, this time in the men's 1,500m T54 event.

Wheelchair tennis

Great Britain’s twice defending champion Peter Norfolk is knocked out by the number 10 seed.

Boccia

The podium for the mixed pairs BC4, mixed pairs BC3 and mixed team BC1 will be decided on the third day of boccia competition.

Boccia - Dirceu Jose Pinto and Eliseu Dos Santos

Dirceu Pinto: "This isn't just a medal for me, but for my whole country."

Powerlifting

In the men’s -90kg category, Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady, China’s Cai Huichao and Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim all qualified within a margin of each other.

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Paralympians can vote to electemembers to the IPC Athletes' Council through 7 September at the Village.

Danielle Brown - London 2012

In the men’s team recurve open, four teams look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the archery tournament.

Jonas Jacobsson close-up

Swedish great Jonas Jacobsson will be looking to stamp his prowess on the London 2012 Paralympic Games shooting competition on Day 6.

Jacqueline Freney

Jacqueline Freney won gold in the 50m freestyle S7, her sixth top finish of the Games.