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Paralympics Day 7: 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.
![Wheelchair Fencing | VIO v YAO | Women’s Individual Foil Cat B 1/2F | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/0cO8J2fuLhhH6VYt9MGvexoiSLpVvQzK2w6kCoHWap0.jpg?itok=r8ToDqHq)
Victory for Vio in wheelchair fencing foil event
Italy’s Bebe Vio adds Paralympic gold to her world and European titles. “It was like everybody was inside my mask with me,” she said.
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Dressage: Day three preview
Chance to put London behind them for Pearson and Wells – but pair face tough competition from rivals Puch and George.
![Natalia Partyka competing in Rio de Janeiro](/sites/default/files/images/160914134252549_GettyImages-588939342.jpg)
Partyka clinches fourth consecutive table tennis gold
The Polish star overcame the challenge of longtime rival Yang Qian to secure victory.
![Powerlifting | Siamand RAHMAN wins Gold and WR | Men's +107kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games HD](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/GyiSIR21-7CHY55H8nOySa9dTZh6CUwW0nEyBbaB7Fo.jpg?itok=g0AlEN4w)
Siamand Rahman makes history by breaking 300kg barrier
The world’s strongest Paralympian lifted an unprecedented 310kg to claim the coveted gold medal in the men’s over 107kg.
![Canada’s Zak Madell competes at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150814105850853_1439542567503.jpg)
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.
![Day 5 morning | Powerlifting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/12sELdSCKIZNDEgwWBRnhE3VUPA-d2kj9wcaTiHRQ1s.jpg?itok=fNnllLBx)
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).
![Athletics | Men's 800m - T34 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/mCjIPFM0qfslq3xm8MorcT_cIaM2RYGPfSqb1LwgjBE.jpg?itok=2sfxg9uu)
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.
![Canada’s Zak Madell and Australia’s Ryley Batt](/sites/default/files/images/160823102307256_wheelchair%2Brugby.jpg)
Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair rugby
A handy guide to all wheelchair rugby action, which begins 14 September at the Carioca Arena 1.
![Iran’s Gholamreza Rahimi](/sites/default/files/images/160914002217614_Archery%2BRio%2B2016.jpg)
Archer Rahimi on target to land gold for Iran
Thailand’s Netsiri forced to settle for silver as Brazil just misses out on its first archery medal of the Games.
![Day 5 morning | Athletics highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/aipqFkRj7wbBODOjZwR8L1QL6gAQK8LgOWGhzjUrtQc.jpg?itok=R4-ott-p)
Athletics: Day six preview
Middle distance races dominate day six of the athletics – but who will come out on top?
![Guangxu Shang of China competes in the men's long jump T37.](/sites/default/files/images/160913172721053_long%2Bjump.jpg)
Guangxu Shang wins long jump T37 in style
World record broken three times in breathtaking final at the Olympic Stadium – but it’s Guangxu Shang who clinches gold.
![Athletics | Women's 1500 - T54 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/IMnsY8YtXMc2VCGaowSdjSPYqSE1omFaa2DApdRVxuw.jpg?itok=-nJLoTor)
Stars Kimani and Wahoram go the distance in Rio
Pair add 1,500m titles to their 5,000m golds – and there is also a second gold of the Rio Games for Great Britain’s Libby Clegg.