Rio Paralympics athletes in their glory
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Athletes at the Rio Paralympics 2016 share the same competitive spirit as those who competed in the Rio Olympics, but the manner in which they compete can be vastly different
WARNING: China’s Tao Zheng prepares for the swim. PHOTO: REUTERS WARNING: China’s Liu Benying is helped into the water. PHOTO: REUTERS TAKING AIM: Egypt’s Ibrahim Hamadtou in the table tennis competition. PHOTO: REUTERSWHAT
Rio Paralympics 2016
WHEN
Sept 7 until tomorrow
NO. OF COUNTRIES
More than 160
NO. OF ATHLETES
About 4,350
NO. OF SPORTS
22
MEDAL EVENTS
528
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