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Russian Paralympics kicked off in Moscow

Russia decided to create its own games for athletes with disabilities after the removal of its national team from the Paralympic Games in Brazil.

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Marina Kortunova 

Press TV, Moscow

Russia decided to create its own games for athletes with disabilities after the removal of its national team from the Paralympic Games in Brazil. The opening ceremony took place on Wednesday. Many guests and participants of the ceremony, were all in tears during the event.

Our correspondent reports from Moscow.