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2020 TOKYO PARALYMPICS

Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 6, 2021
Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect
The sport does not require expensive equipment or large training facilities, and even saw the participation of one of Afghanistan's two Paralympians.
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MULTIMEDIA
Sep 6, 2021
In pictures: Closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Performers and volunteers display a special message at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. | REUTERSAfghanistan's Hossain Rasouli and Zakia Khudadadi carry their nation's flag | REUTERS
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2021
Paralympic Games put spotlight on Japan’s tech for disabled
When the Tokyo Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday, many athletes had managed to get to the finish line, some with medals, thanks to technology from Japan's largest firms.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 6, 2021
Why Ukraine’s small Paralympic team packed such a big punch
Ukraine has been one of the top six countries in the medal count at nine consecutive Paralympic Games, summer and winter.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 6, 2021
In pictures: Day 12 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
In pictures: Day 12 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Perspectives
Sep 6, 2021
Beyond the Games: Can the Paralympics' success spur change?
The global sporting event has provided Japan with an opportunity to reflect on the issues that create barriers to accessibility. What does the host nation do from here?
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 5, 2021
Incident-free Tokyo Paralympics reach finish line
The event, staged with the host city under a state of emergency, completed 12 days of competition with no major disruptions due to the virus.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 5, 2021
'Inspiration porn': Paralympians know it when they see it
The phrase has gained increasing prominence, motivating — or shaming — some news organizations into reconsidering the language and substance of their coverage of people with disabilities.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 5, 2021
In pictures: Day 11 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
In pictures: Day 11 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 4, 2021
After nine-year wait, Shingo Kunieda is king of Paralympic court again
The Japanese ace went from heartbreak in Brazil five years ago to jubilation in Tokyo as he cruised past the Netherlands' Tom Egberink 6-1, 6-2 to win gold.

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