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PARALYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2021
Around 450 million cyberattacks blocked during Tokyo Games
The scale of the attacks during the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics was less severe than that during the 2012 London Games and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Sep 22, 2021
How do you deflect a controversy? Keigo Oyamada blames the media.
Musician Keigo Oyamada cries foul over how he was portrayed in a pair of magazine articles that ended up causing him a job at the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 8, 2021
Virus infections related to Tokyo Games totaled 878
A total of 323 coronavirus infections were recorded during the Tokyo Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 6, 2021
Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end
Farewells and mixed feelings abound as athletes return home and symbols of the Games are removed from public view.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 6, 2021
Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic
Seiko Hashimoto said the Games were held without major problems and with an emphasis on the safety of all participants and the Japanese public.
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.
Japan Times
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
Japan Times
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
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 6, 2021
Lack of TV time spoils Tokyo Paralympics' big opportunity
Media visibility and representation of people with disabilities in Japan is generally poor. But with the Paralympics being held in Tokyo, athletes had hoped for their moment in the sun.
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 6, 2021
Tokyo Games end for Japan with legends forged in gold
The host nation achieved its equal-third best gold medal total, while tallying 51 medals overall — one short of the record 52 it won in 2004.
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
Tokyo Paralympic athletes praise experience but public response mixed
The most unusual Games in history drew positive responses from participants, even as Japan's public remains conflicted over whether or not they should have been held during the pandemic.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 5, 2021
Paralympic chief Andrew Parsons 'emotional' over end of Tokyo Games
The International Paralympic Committee president said it was 'unbelievable' that athletes had been able to prepare for the 13-day games and pulled off impressive feats in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 5, 2021
As the Tokyo Games come to a close, the real test for Japan is yet to come
With a tinge of autumn in the air, the Tokyo Games are nearing an end. For Japan, however, the real test may still await.
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 5, 2021
Double delight as Japan claims two gold in badminton
Daiki Kajiwara captured WH2 singles gold while Sarina Satomi and Yuma Yamazaki won the WH doubles competition.

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