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Olympics 2016 Photos

Paralympic Games 2016 Off to a Glitzy Start

September 08, 2016 22:33

The Paralympic Games opened on Wednesday amid glitz with 4,350 athletes demonstrating first-hand their creed: "The heart knows no limits; everybody has a heart." (Image credits: AFP/MYAS_Twitter)

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The 19-member strong Indian contingent arrive at the opening ceremony of Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazilian swimmer Clodoaldo Silva holds the Paralympic torch after lighting the Paralympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Paralympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana stadium.
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Aaron Wheelz extreme wheelchair athlete makes a spectacular entrance at the start of the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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American Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy dances with a robot during the opening ceremony.
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Participants react under fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana stadium.
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Performers operate a dummy during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Blind dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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