The Paralympics are in full swing on day eight, with key events unfolding in powerlifting, shot put, and track and field. Olivia Broome of Great Britain is currently in the silver medal position in the women’s powerlifting event, while Clara Fuentez Monasterio of Venezuela has just broken the Paralympic record and leads the competition. In the shot put events, athletes are battling it out for medals, with Maria Pomazan of Ukraine winning gold in the women’s F35 shot put.
In the table tennis semi-finals, Bly Twomey of Great Britain faces off against Kubra Korkut of Turkey, with Twomey ultimately winning the bronze medal. Cycling events are also taking place, with Lauren Parker of Australia dominating the women’s H1-4 road race.
On the track, Safia Djelal of Algeria sets a Paralympic record in the women’s F57 shot put, while in the men’s discus, Hassan Bajoulvand of Iran leads the competition. In the women’s T38 long jump, Luca Ekler of Hungary secures gold, while Arelle Middleton of the United States sets a personal best to take silver.
Overall, the competition is fierce, with athletes giving their all to secure a place on the podium. The Paralympics continue to showcase the incredible talent and dedication of para-athletes from around the world.
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