Paralympics roundup: China win seven gold medals on opening day

(Xinhua) Updated: 2016-09-09 14:34

Zhang Li of China reacts after winning the women's 200m freestyle S5 of Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept 8, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]

RIO DE JANEIRO - China claimed seven gold medals to top the standings after the first day of competition at the Rio Paralympics on Thursday.

Four of the victories came in swimming with others in shooting, judo and athletics. China also secured nine silver and four bronze medals to end the day with 20 podium finishes.

Britain were the next most successful team with five gold medals, followed by Uzbekistan with three.

Two of China's swimming gold medals were secured with world record performances: Zheng Tao in the men's 100m backstroke S6 and Song Lingling in the women's 100m backstroke S6.