The Steelers take the fight to defending champions Great Britain but go down in a narrow defeat, while Australia's strong para-swimming squad make a statement in the opening session of heats. Follow live.
Paralympics 2024 live: Steelers lose to Great Britain 58-55 in wheelchair rugby thriller, Australian para-swimmers to chase gold in finals Paralympics 2024 live: Steelers lose to Great Britain 58-55 in wheelchair rugby thriller, Australian para-swimmers to chase gold in finalsThe Steelers have taken the fight to defending champions Great Britain but went down in a narrow 58-55 defeat, while Australia's strong para-swimming squad made a statement in the opening session of heats.
In boccia, Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson will contest the preliminary round of the respective men's and women's individual competitions. The para-table tennis and para-archery competitions also made a start, with Australians taking part in both sports on the opening day.
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