What to expect from the Scots at the Paralympics on Friday

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  • Author, Martin Dowden
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport Scotland in Paris

There were no medals for Scottish athletes on the opening day of competition at the Paralympics in Paris, but there were plenty of positive performances.

Toni Shaw came up short in her quest for the podium in the pool and Neil Fachie was out of contention in the velodrome in what was really a warm-up for his main event later in the week.

Robyn Love was central to GB Women鈥檚 wheelchair basketball dominant opening win over Spain and we also saw good showings in boccia, table tennis and archery.

Day 2 highlights include the start of the wheelchair tennis competition for Gordon Reid, who is looking to emulate the singles gold he won eight years ago.

He goes in as an underdog - given his world ranking of fifth - and may fare better with partner Alfie Hewitt in the doubles as they look to finally win gold after coming close in previous Paralympics.

Elsewhere, the main medal chance might lie with cyclist Fin Graham in the men鈥檚 C3 3000m individual pursuit.

A silver medallist three years ago, he鈥檒l have to come through an early qualifier before he can challenge for the podium.

Heats and pool matches continue in boccia, table tennis and archery with Scots featuring.