PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Twenty medals in track and field events
Fifth day of Athletics competition will see twenty gold medal events, including the first of the relay action in the women’s 4x100m T35-38.
McFadden goes for 1st of a potential 5 medals
As an empowering figure in the Paralympic Movement, USA’s Tatyana McFadden changed the face of disability sport and will go for five golds in London.
Great Britain continue equestrian dominance
Sophie Christiansen claims her third gold medal of London 2012.
What to watch: Day 6
A sitting volleyball rivalry, wheelchair basketball quarter-final action and top swimming and athletics events will highlight Day 6.
Battle for a spot in quarterfinals at Copper Box
Day 6 will feature a battle between Finland and Sweden for a spot in the quarterfinals in the men’s goalball tournament.
Great Britain’s Lucas sailing high in Weymouth
On the fourth day of sailing at London 2012, Helena Lucas won her third race in a row.
Wheelchair rugby preview
Australia and the USA among the leading contenders in one of London’s most exciting events.
Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina rivalry to meet on court
In the men’s sitting volleyball tournament, Brazil, China and Morocco depend on results to guarantee their progression to the quarterfinals.
Weir does it again on track
Great Britain's David Weir won his second gold of London 2012 on Day 6 of the Games, this time in the men's 1,500m T54 event.
Van Koot and Vergeer both progress into the women’s singles and doubles quarter finals
Great Britain’s twice defending champion Peter Norfolk is knocked out by the number 10 seed.
Three gold medals up for grabs in boccia
The podium for the mixed pairs BC4, mixed pairs BC3 and mixed team BC1 will be decided on the third day of boccia competition.
Brazil, Greece and Thailand claim boccia gold medals
Dirceu Pinto: "This isn't just a medal for me, but for my whole country."
Competition set to be fierce at powerlifting on Day 6
In the men’s -90kg category, Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady, China’s Cai Huichao and Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim all qualified within a margin of each other.
IPC Athletes' Council voting remains open
Paralympians can vote to electemembers to the IPC Athletes' Council through 7 September at the Village.
Three gold medals to claim on archery on Day 6
In the men’s team recurve open, four teams look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the archery tournament.
Jacobsson looms large at Royal Artillery Barracks
Swedish great Jonas Jacobsson will be looking to stamp his prowess on the London 2012 Paralympic Games shooting competition on Day 6.
Australia’s Freney claims 6th gold
Jacqueline Freney won gold in the 50m freestyle S7, her sixth top finish of the Games.
Great Britain take gold and silver in the women’s compound open archery
China's Yan Huilian claims women's recurve standing gold at the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Finland tops Sweden in goalball
Finland, Brazil and Canada all had big wins at the Copper Box on Day 6 of London 2012.