Timeline: a history of the Paralympics

Starting this week in Tokyo, the Paralympic Games has its origins in post-war Britain

 A competitor at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona
A competitor at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The Tokyo Paralympic Games, which starts on Tuesday, will feature around 4,400 athletes competing in 539 medal events across 22 sports.

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