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Tokyo Paralympics to Open Under Shadow of Pandemic

A woman walks near a sing of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Tokyo. The Tokyo…

The Tokyo Paralympics open Tuesday after a year-long pandemic delay and with the virus continuing to cast a long shadow as Japan battles a record surge in cases. 

As at the Olympics, the event will be marked by strict virus rules, with almost all spectators banned and tough restrictions on athletes and other participants.   

While a swell of domestic support emerged during the Olympics after months of negative polls, there is deep concern in Japan as the Paralympics approach with the country going through a fifth virus wave. 

More than 25,000 new cases were recorded details ⇒

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