Q&A: A guide to the Tokyo Paralympics

After an unprecedented one-year postponement and the closing of the Olympics, the Tokyo Paralympics opened Tuesday night.Tokyo became the first city to host the Summer Paralympics twice, after staging the 1964 edition. Since COVID-19 infections are increasing in Japan, the games will not have spectators, except for some students, and safety remains the priority of the organizers.The following are questions and answers about the Paralympics, which will run through Sept. 5.Q: What are the Paralympics?A: The Paralympics are the largest global sporting event for athletes with disabilities. They…READ FULL ARTICLE