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RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
Walker wins gold, but opponent gets result he wanted
All smiles in the archery competition as British star causes upset, before defeated champion proposes to his girlfriend.
Great Britain win overtime thriller for bronze
Turkey are finally defeated after roller-coaster battle in men’s wheelchair basketball third-place play-off match.
Brazil’s Games reach a golden finale
Cariocas’ delight at more gold medal success. But final weekend of Rio Paralympics is overshadowed by the tragic death of a Para cyclist.
All set for a final Super Saturday at Rio 2016
Penultimate day of competition will see hosts competing for gold in football 5-a-side and a huge day of athletics action, amongst the highlights.
Guide dogs bring freedom to Canadian Paralympians
Two Canadian canines have become celebrities – and good luck charms – in the Paralympic Village.
Ukraine reclaim football 7 Paralympic crown
The Europeans defeated Iran 2-1 and reclaimed the Paralympic gold they had won at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Dressage: Day five preview
It’s the last day of the Rio 2016 Para-dressage competition. Can Lee Pearson claim gold in the freestyle grade Ib competition?
The Argentinian who uses his left foot to play boccia
Mauricio Ibarbure has significantly limited function in his arms, but that has not stopped him playing the sport he loves.
USA clinch women’s basketball gold
Rebecca Murray had the hot hand, and Germany had no answer as they failed to secure back-to-back Paralympic titles.
Rio 2016: Day nine preview
Barbara Niewiedzial is going for gold at Rio 2016 – four years after she contemplated retirement.
Silvania lands gold – just like her brother
Further success at Olympic Stadium for Brazilian family as Paralympians continue to set new records.
Goalball gold goes to Turkey and Lithuania
Turkish stun China with victory in women’s competition as Lithuania’s men ease to title with win over the USA.
Ernst Van Dyk snatches road cycling H5 gold
There were shocks and surprises during Thursday’s (15 September) road cycling at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Bittersweet basketball bronze for Dutch women
The Netherlands rebound from heartbreaking loss to Germany by easing past Great Britain to secure bronze.
China’s fencers sign off with foil team golds
Double foil team gold on the final day consolidates China’s place at the top of the wheelchair fencing medals table.
Five things we learned about powerlifting at Rio 2016
From the world’s strongest Paralympians to a silver medal for Brazil, these Paralympic Games have shown how captivating the sport can be.