Paralympics day eight photos

1 of 6 Britain's Ade Adepitan (right) celebrates with Jon Pollock after beating the USA in the wheelchair basketball quarter-finals

2 of 6 It is sweet revenge on the court for the British men's team following their defeat by the Americans four years ago

3 of 6 On the track, David Weir comfortably qualifies for the T54 100m semi-finals - alongside fellow Briton David Holding

4 of 6 There is good news for Great Britain as Jim Anderson claims his third gold medal of the Games with an impressive swim

5 of 6 Emma Brown successfully retains her under 82.5kg Paralympic powerlifting title in a dramatic final

6 of 6 Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands punches the air as she defeats compatriot Sonja Peters to claim gold in the tennis