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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ireland’s Jason Smyth, the fastest para-athlete on the planet.

The world’s fastest Paralympians will battle it out at the Olympic Stadium, while the action also heats up in judo, shooting and powerlifting.

Ibrahim Hamadtou in action

Egyptian tells of pride at making Paralympic bow despite defeat against Briton in match that pitched stars of online videos against each other.

A para-swimmer competes hard

The second day will feature the men’s and women’s 50m freestyle S10, two of the most exciting in Paralympic sport.

An athlete competes at the 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

The financial services company signs letter of intent to extend support of Paralympic Movement until 2020.

Two Peruvian soldiers at the Paralympic Village

Soldiers Carlos Felipa and Jose Luis Casas, who lost their left legs in battle, are part of Peru’s team at the Paralympic Games.

Sareh Javanmardidodmani wins shooting gold medal Rio 2016

“I have done all that I can do to tell my people that disability has no limitations,” says star after victory at Deodoro.

Peruvian athlete preparing for her first Paralympics

Peruvian sprinter Yeny Vargas feels excited ahead of her first Paralympic Games this September.

Dylan Alcott of Australia plays Andy Lapthorne in men's quad singles at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Australian tells of his desire to add wheelchair tennis title to his earlier gold medal in wheelchair basketball.

Sarah Storey of Great Britain celebrates after the womens C5 3000m individual pursuit track cycling on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Cyclist Sarah Storey, 38, becomes her country’s most decorated female Paralympian on first day of track cycling action at Rio 2016.

Chris Seilkop

USA’s Chris Seilkop will compete in his fourth Paralympic Games at Rio after returning from a nine-year break.

Inter-American Development Bank joins the Paralympic Movement

The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.

Kgothatso Montjane

“With tennis, everything is possible,” says the South African wheelchair tennis player ahead of Rio 2016.

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Welcome to our live updates from the pick of the action across the venues. Keep checking back for the latest developments.

A young boy throwing a javelin

The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 08: Samwel Mushai Kimani of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's 5,000 meter T11 on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.

Woman in roing boat celebrates

Rio 2016 will feature four rowing medal events, which will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.

FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team

Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.

Veronika Vodovicova on the podium at the medal ceremony for the Shooting R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

Change of coach helps Slovakian make huge progress since London 2012 to claim top honour on opening day of Paralympics.

Shingo Kunieda of Japan

Wheelchair tennis rolls into action on 9 September at the Olympic Tennis Centre in the Barra Olympic Park.

Daniel Dias

Home favourite Daniel Dias gets his campaign underway as he aims for an incredible nine titles.