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02of 12YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via GettyIn a message about pushing past challenges, a young Japanese girl played a one-winged plane in an opening ceremony skit.
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In a message about pushing past challenges, a young Japanese girl played a one-winged plane in an opening ceremony skit.
03of 12YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via GettyJapanese dancers and performers highlighted the country’s culture during the evening ceremony.
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Japanese dancers and performers highlighted the country’s culture during the evening ceremony.
04of 12YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via GettyParalympic events in Tokyo will run through Sept. 5.
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Paralympic events in Tokyo will run through Sept. 5.
05of 12CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via GettyFireworks lit up the Tokyo National Stadium, which was — like for the Olympics — missing spectators, who were barred due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fireworks lit up the Tokyo National Stadium, which was — like for the Olympics — missing spectators, who were barred due to the coronavirus pandemic.
06of 12Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via GettyThe ceremony included a Parade of Nations, with the Netherlands (pictured here) marching proudly.
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The ceremony included a Parade of Nations, with the Netherlands (pictured here) marching proudly.
07of 12Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via GettyThe Paralympic torch made its journey to Tokyo beginning on August 12, with a theme of “Share Your Light,” before burning bright in the cauldron.
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Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty
The Paralympic torch made its journey to Tokyo beginning on August 12, with a theme of “Share Your Light,” before burning bright in the cauldron.
08of 12Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via GettyYui Wago portrayed the one-winged plane during the show.
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Yui Wago portrayed the one-winged plane during the show.
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10of 12Lintao Zhang/GettyMembers of the Mexico delegation showed off their team uniforms while entering that National Stadium.
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Members of the Mexico delegation showed off their team uniforms while entering that National Stadium.
11of 12Buda Mendes/GettyTeam USA’s flagbearers included Chuck Aoki and Melissa Stockwell.
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Team USA’s flagbearers included Chuck Aoki and Melissa Stockwell.
12of 12Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony.Alex Pantling/GettyThe IPC displayed the Afghanistan flag at Tokyo 2020 in solidarity with the country, which is facing turmoil after the Taliban takeover.
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Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony.Alex Pantling/Getty
The IPC displayed the Afghanistan flag at Tokyo 2020 in solidarity with the country, which is facing turmoil after the Taliban takeover.
source: people.com
