RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS NEWS

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.

Wheelchair fencing: Day three preview
A torchbearer at London 2012, Italy’s Bebe Vio is now favourite for gold at Rio 2016.

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.

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.

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.

Shelby sees off Simonelli by single point
US veteran claims archery gold medal in his first Paralympic appearance with last-arrow victory over Italian.

Wheelchair tennis: Day six preview
Wheelchair tennis quad singles gold and bronze medal matches take centre stage on Wednesday (14 September).

Paralympics ticket sales exceed two million
Organisers target total sales of 2.2m as Brazilians continue to back Rio Games and athletes praise atmosphere at venues.

Heavyweights off to a flyer in wheelchair rugby
Underdogs Brazil put up stirring fight against Canada in front of a partisan home crowd on first day of competition at Carioca Arena 1.

Rio 2016: Day seven preview
The world’s strongest Paralympian is looking to set a breathtaking new record in the men’s over 107kg powerlifting competition.

Brazil on target as they top London medal haul
Host nation’s athletes have been spurred on by support from Brazilian fans, helping them to achieve huge success in Rio.

Hosts’ mixed fortunes in table tennis team event
Brazil stars thank fans for creating a special atmosphere at their home Paralympic Games in Rio.

Para-Dressage: Day four preview
New grade III champion to be crowned at Para-dressage contest as team tests reach their conclusion at the Equestrian Centre.

Rodriguez dreams of winning gold at Rio 2016
Cyclist Jose Frank Rodriguez seeks to win Dominican Republic’s second Paralympic gold in Rio.

Late night for Lapthorne as he secures final place
Dutch dominant in women’s competition as players battle it out in sweltering temperatures at the Olympic Tennis Centre.