The Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020 was declared open after a stunning display of fireworks and spectacular performances during the opening ceremony in a nearly empty stadium on Tuesday (August 24).

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli is preparing for the third Test against England, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday (August 25) at Headingley in Leeds. India is currently leading the five-match Test series 1-0 after winning the second Test at Lord's by 151 runs.

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New Zealand's Paralympic team said it will not attend Tuesday's opening ceremony in Tokyo over coronavirus safety fears, as infections surge in the Japanese capital.

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India's largest batch of para-athletes consisting of shooters, archers, and swimmers arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday morning for the Paralympic Games. Twenty-eight members of the Indian contingent, including athletes and officials, had left for the Paralympics on Monday.

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Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi has made an emotional plea and urged the global institutions for the protection of women to "help her" as she sought to escape Kabul to participate in the upcoming Paralympic Games.

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India's powerlifters Jaideep Kumar and Sakina Khatun along with coach JP Singh left for the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Friday. Jaideep Kumar will take part in the Men's 65 kg category while Sakina Khatun will be competing in the women's 50 kg category.

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Indian para-athletes are set to begin their Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 campaign, which is scheduled to be held from August 24 till September 5. India will be fielding its biggest ever contingent to Paralympic Games as a total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will aim for a podium finish.

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Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged everyone to keep supporting the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes, who are set to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020.

India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Sachin Tendulkar urges everyone to cheer for Indian contingent

Bayern Munich's Canadian defender Alphonso Davies sent a message of support to the Refugee Paralympic Team on Monday, describing them as the "world's most courageous sports team" ahead of the Paralympic Games which kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has wished the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes representing India at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, which will kick off from Tuesday (August 24).

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Afghanistan flag will be included in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 said International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons on Monday (August 23) even though the country's athletes are unable to participate.

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Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou denounced the racist abuse directed at Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi by Rangers supporters on social media and said the Scottish Premiership club's top priority is to protect and support their player.

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou saddened by racist abuse towards Kyogo Furuhashi

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