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The 2024 Paris Paralympic torch being lit in France on Monday, 26 August, 2024.

Video. Thousands of athletes go to Paris for a shot at Paralympic gold

Updated: 27/08/2024 - 0:04 GMT+2

Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and it is expected to kick into high gear with the 2024 Paralympics opening on Wednesday.

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