Paralympics Lowdown: Friday 7 September

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Paralympics Lowdown: Friday 7 September


During the London 2012 Paralympic Games we’ll bring you a daily heads-up on what’s happening where, including sporting and cultural events, transport and weather.

Top things to see and do

Transport hotspots

The usual warnings about possible busy periods on the Central and Jubilee lines apply. Woolwich gets less stressed now the shooting events are over. Your daily heat map.

Sport highlights

  • 8.30am Wheelchair Basketball
  • 9am Boccia
  • 9am 7-A-Side Football
  • 9.30am Swimming — Sascha Kindred goes for gold in the 50m butterfly (6.23pm)
  • 10am Athletics — cheer on Richard Whitehead (9.24pm) and Sophia Warner (7.33pm) in the 100m
  • 10am Table Tennis
  • 10am Wheelchair Rugby
  • 10.30am Road Cycling
  • 11am Wheelchair Fencing
  • 12pm Wheelchair Tennis
  • 1.30pm Goalball
  • 2pm Sitting Volleyball

These are start times only. See the London2012 site for full schedule.

Weather

Is it too early in September to use the phrase 'Indian summer'? With temperatures reaching 25C, it's going to be warm out there. BBC Weather.

Where to watch

See our article for big screen locations and other viewing options.

Last Updated 06 September 2012