
The Opening Ceremony of the XIII Paralympic Winter Games, held in Beijing, China at 4 March 2022.


The Opening Ceremony of the XIII Paralympic Winter Games, held in Beijing, China at 4 March 2022.
2022-03-04
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8.1Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.
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