The Tokyo Paralympic Games are officially open, with an exciting opening ceremony last night giving us a taste of what is to come.
The first day of competition will see Ben Popham in action in the 100m freestyle, while in team sports the mixed wheelchair rugby and the women’s wheelchair basketball get underway.
Swimming
10:28AM Men’s 100m Freestyle S8 Heat 3 – Ben Popham
7:18PM Men’s 100m Freestyle S8 Final – Ben Popham (Subject to qualification)
Wheelchair Rugby
1:00PM Mixed Group A – Australia v Denmark – Jake Howe
Wheelchair Basketball
4:00PM Women’s Group A – Australia v Japan – Amber Merritt, Sarah Vinci, Taishar Ovens, Mary Friday, Natalie Alexander and Shelley Cronau
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