Japan Wins First Gold in Wheelchair Rugby

Japan clinched its first gold in men's goalball with a golden goal against Ukraine and its first-ever gold in wheelchair rugby by defeating the USA 48-41. Teenage Chinese swimmer Jiang Yuyan secured her seventh gold at the Paris Paralympics, breaking the world record in the women's 100m backstroke S6. Meanwhile, Praveen Kumar set a new Asian record in men's high jump T64, bringing India's medal count to a record 27, including six golds. Turkey's women continued their dominance in goalball, winning their third consecutive Paralympic title. The USA men's wheelchair basketball team aims for its third straight gold, facing Great Britain in the final. Jonnie Peacock highlighted the need for para-sprinters to be included in the Diamond League for greater visibility.