Host Japan becomes the first Asian nation to medal in the sport after an impressive run.
The Tokyo native adds to Beijing, London titles to solidify his place as one of Japan's greatest Paralympians.
Raimundo Mendes secured the medal with a cracking result at just eight minutes to the end, sealing Brazil’s fifth consecutive gold medal in Paralympics.
She is aiming for a medal in all three categories present at the Games: singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Eiko Kakehata and Norika Hagiwara combined for five goals in the opening half, providing a big offensive spark for the hosts.
Paralympians have prosthetics and wheelchairs, and most of us never thought about what happens when one needs repair. But someone else did, and it’s amazing!
High profile hafu athletes such as Osaka, Hachimura, and sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown, are the public faces, but the more substantive force of this change...
Kamiji is vying for her first Paralympic singles title, while Kunieda is one win away from his third.
After the athlete’s hand was amputated, she said, “It really hit me. I was blown away by these people competing, smiling, crying, being part of something...
There are huge potential economic benefits for businesses that make their facilities accessible to those with impairments, says Josh Grisdale.
The 29-year-old Omara Durand Elias’ unbeaten streak began in 2011.
The 39-year-old is Japan’s first boccia medalist in an individual Paralympic Games event.