PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Oscar Pistorius and Jason Smyth to defend their titles on the third day of competition.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair shooting a ball in a Wheelchair Basketball match

Wheelchair basketball star Pat Anderson recorded a triple-double at North Greenwich Arena and is on a roll in London.

A picture of a 4 person rowing

Urkaine, USA and Brazil all qualified boats for Sunday’s (1 September) medal events.

Matt Skelhon

In an intense day at the Royal Artillery Barracks, the mixed R5 10m air rifle prone SH2 did not disappoint.

Natasha Baker on horse

Australian Joann Formosa upsets nine-time champion Lee Pearson to take title.

Sam Hynd

Sam Hynd claimed bronze in the 400m freestyle S8 in his first event at London 2012.

Ellie Simmonds

British starlet sets new world record, while Long, Dias and Brasil continue gold rushes.

Leo-Pekka celebrates races win

Having lost only once in the last five years – last year in Stoke Mandeville – Tahti is the man most feared on the track.

Two judo athletes fighting on the ground.

The third and final day of the Paralympic judo competition sees the return of the four-times champion Antonio Tenorio.

Zhang Cuiping celebrates with her gold medal

China and Korea strong on day three as British shooters look to make their mark.