RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS
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Wheelchair rugby: Day one preview
Heavyweights Australia and Great Britain clash on the opening day and hosts Brazil are hoping to land a giant upset against Canada.
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Argentinian judoka disqualified for Anti-Doping Violation
Jorge Lencina failed an out-of-competition test in Rio on 8 September and has been provisionally suspended.
![Great Britain Sonar team - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160914233601041_GBR_Sonar.jpg)
Britons launch comeback bid on sailing day three
Experienced crew recover to fifth in Sonar contest but Australians still well out in front as Paralympic competition continues.
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Powerlifting: Day seven preview
Can Siamand Rahman clear the bar at 300kg and cap a record-breaking week of powerlifting at Rio 2016?
![Arnulfo Castorena competing at London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/160914150624723_GettyImages-150996338.jpg)
Arnulfo Castorena not deterred by life challenges
The Mexican swimmer faced rejection from his family and had to beg for money in the streets, but he still became a Paralympic champion.
![Wheelchair Tennis |Alcott v Lapthorne|Men's Quad Singles Gold Medal Match| Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/jBkvE3NorUwN5IaOUwdrpBn4npeT0kxYBkZOcVx6muI.jpg?itok=JpJeepPY)
It’s double wheelchair tennis gold for Alcott
What a transformation in four years as winner swaps sports to claim top honours and British pair make singles final against the odds.
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Shooting: Day seven preview
After already collecting two silver medals at Rio 2016, Abdulla Sultan Alaryani is chasing gold on the final day of shooting.
![Jonathan Fox competing at Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160914152320712_Jonathan%2BFox.jpg)
Alonso, Toeters clash to highlight swimming finals at Rio 2016
No fewer than five Paralympic records crumbled at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium on Wednesday (14 September).
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Alhammadi beats Ktila and Cockroft goes faster at Rio
Mohamed Alhammadi upsets for gold in men’s 800m T34, while Hannah Cockroft resets her own world record.
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Wheelchair fencing: Day three preview
A torchbearer at London 2012, Italy’s Bebe Vio is now favourite for gold at Rio 2016.
![Kadeena Cox after winning her race](/sites/default/files/images/160914171913591_SB5-7025.jpg)
Kadeena Cox crowned Paralympic champion on two different tracks at Rio 2016
Four days after winning gold in the Velodrome, Kadeena Cox won gold on the track at the Paralympic Games.
Ukraine’s Stetsenko breaks 20-year-old world record
Three titles for Spain and a silver comeback for Brazil provided fans with plenty to cheer about at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
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Athletics: Day seven preview
Fifteen-year-old Isis Holt is going for gold in the women’s 100m T35 final – along with four other teenagers.
![Agitos symbol unveiled on Copacabana Beach.](/sites/default/files/images/160902163448727_agitos.jpg)
Nielsen shares key research on the power of the Paralympic brand
Report examines the rising interest in the Paralympics and how sponsors have successfully fostered greater brand awareness with Millennials.
![Andre Shelby - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160915024300633_para16_x16_6102.jpg)
Shelby sees off Simonelli by single point
US veteran claims archery gold medal in his first Paralympic appearance with last-arrow victory over Italian.
![Dylan Alcott of Australia plays Andy Lapthorne in men's quad singles at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/160909221644806_GettyImages-601081976.jpg)
Wheelchair tennis: Day six preview
Wheelchair tennis quad singles gold and bronze medal matches take centre stage on Wednesday (14 September).