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Paralympics to begin in Tokyo today

Aug 24, 2021 08:32 By Shannonside News
Paralympics to begin in Tokyo today
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Irish Athletes will begin their quest for gold from tomorrow.

Over 4,000 athletes from 160 different countries are set to compete in the 2020 Paralympics, which begin today in Tokyo.

Team Ireland has 29 competitors in a variety of sports.

Ireland has a good track record at the Paralympics - taking home 16 medals from London in 2012 and 11 from Rio De Janeiro in 2016.

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Eimear Breathnach, President of Paralympics Ireland, says she's optimistic there will be more success this year:

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