Upcoming sporting action:
The Paralympic Games are here – and the gold rush starts from Day 1.
The first gold medal of the Games is due to be awarded today in women's R2-10m Air Rifle Standing-SH1 at The Royal Artillery Barracks.
A number of sports get underway at ExCeL, where there are medals up for grabs immediately in Judo and Powerlifting.
On the Olympic Park, action gets underway at the Velodrome while the Aquatics Centre plays host to medal events for the next 10 days.
On Friday, Andre Brasil competes in the Men's 50m Swimming Freestyle-S10 – the first in a number of events for the Brazilian who won four golds at Beijing 2008.
On Saturday in the Olympic Stadium, Ireland's Jason Smyth – the fastest Paralympian on the planet – competes in the Men's 100m-T13.
Inspired by the athletes on the track? Have a go at athletics with the Newport Harriers. They're offering coaching for children of all abilities.
Paralympic events not to be missed:
Sarah Storey at Cycling Track on Thurs 30 Aug 10:28.
Ellie Simmonds in Swimming on Sat 1 Sept 17:56
Lee Pearson in Equestrian on Sat 1 Sept 14:45
Tom Aggar in Rowing on Sun 2 Sept 09:50
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