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The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began on Tuesday
with the opening
at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration includes a
of 539 events in 22 para sports. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said a total of 161 countries and 4,500 para
are taking part in the Games. This includes the Refugee Paralympic Team. The opening ceremony took place in an
stadium. Japan's Emperor Naruhito opened the Games. He said: "I would like to join
in wishing all
the very best." The IPC president said: "The Paralympics are not just
to watch, they also have the
to transform society like no other sports event on this
."
