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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Statement on Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad
The cyclist passed away earlier today following a crash during the C4 cycling road race at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Paralympic history showcased at the Spaceship of Knowledge at the Olympic Stadium
The venue for Para athletics during the Rio 2016 Paralympics features an Olympic and Paralympic City Museum.
Sell-out crowd enjoys spectacular sailing finale
Final gold goes to Frenchman Seguin on a day when just seconds decided the other medal positions as Rio competition comes to a close.
IPC announces new members of Athletes' Council
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Saturday (17 September) announced the six elected members of the IPC Athletes' Council for the next four years.
USA and Australia book wheelchair rugby final spots
Final showdown promises to be a classic as two of the game’s strongest nations put in clinical displays in semi-final victories.
Paralympics Day 10: Live updates from Rio
Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.
Brazil 5s extend winning streak to claim Paralympic gold
The Rio 2016 hosts defeated Iran 1-0 in the football 5-a-side final to take title and maintain a 100 per cent record at Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair rugby: Day four preview
After an epic round of clashes in the final pool games on Friday, fans heading to the Carioca Arena on Saturday have a lot to get excited about.
Swimmers refuse to tire as seven Paralympic records set
Keen to finish with a bang, athletes went for broke in the heats to set-up some exciting finals on the last day of competition.
USA end gold-medal drought
The US men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Spain for their first Paralympic gold since 1988.
Didukh recovers from cancer to lead Ukraine to Paralympic glory
The former ITTF World Tour player has his leg amputated after cancer diagnosis in 2008.
Zhou wins battle of teenage sprint sensations
Chinese star has too much for 15-year-old Isis Holt as she claims gold in 200m T35 and brings nation’s athletics gold tally to 24.
Boki crowned most-decorated Paralympian
Three more world records tumble and Brazil win three medals.
Swimming: Day 10 preview
The last day of action (17 September) from the Aquatics Stadium is set to produce more memorable performances.
Seven more world records go on epic day of athletics
Fastest female Paralympian Omara Durand sets her third world record of the Games and Marlou van Rhijn secures nail-biting win in 100m T44.