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Paralympics opening ceremony begins in Rio

September 8, 2016 | 12:16 AM

2016 Rio Paralympics - Opening ceremony

September 8, 2016 | 12:16 AM

Last Updated: September 8, 2016 | 12:16 AM

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[gallery td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="Opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games " ids="83228,83227,83226,83225,83224,83223,83222,83221,83220,83219,83218,83217,83216,83215"] Rio de Janeiro-The Rio Paralympics got underway Wednesday with samba, parading wheelchairs -- and protests against Brazil's new president — in the famed Maracana football stadium. Rio de Janeiro was hosting the Paralympic Games shortly after, putting on what was recognized as a vibrant but sometimes troubled Summer Olympics. — AFP

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Paralympics opening ceremony begins in Rio

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