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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Children in the Rio 2016 Olympic Park enjoying the Paralympics as part of the #FilltheSeats campaign.

Children from poor communities taken to boccia game by Rio 2016 with tickets bought by global crowd-funding scheme #FillTheSeats.

Sareh Javanmardidodmani - Rio 2016

Cuiping Zhang and Sarah Javanmardidodmani see off their rivals in mixed competition to secure honours on final day of Para shooting.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his victory on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2

Rahman produces a record lift as Rio Paralympics go from strength to strength with more than two million tickets now sold.

Ihar Boki competes at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.

Belarus’ Ihar Boki and Japan’s Keiichi Kimura will go for gold once again on Wednesday 14 September.

Pepo Puch (AUT) was overjoyed by his win in the grade Ib individual competition

Austria’s Pepo Puch and Great Britain’s Sophie Wells are crowned Paralympic champions in the grades IV and Ib individual tests.

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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.

Wheelchair Fencing | VIO v YAO | Women’s Individual Foil Cat B 1/2F | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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.

a man smiles on a horse

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

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

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.

Heavyweights Australia and Great Britain clash on the opening day and hosts Brazil are hoping to land a giant upset against Canada.

Agitos

Jorge Lencina failed an out-of-competition test in Rio on 8 September and has been provisionally suspended.

Great Britain Sonar team - Rio 2016

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

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

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

What a transformation in four years as winner swaps sports to claim top honours and British pair make singles final against the odds.

Day 4 evening | Shooting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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

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

Mohamed Alhammadi upsets for gold in men’s 800m T34, while Hannah Cockroft resets her own world record.

Beatrice Vio

A torchbearer at London 2012, Italy’s Bebe Vio is now favourite for gold at Rio 2016.