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The Paralympics open in 100 days. Paris organizers are launching a campaign to boost ticket sales
PARIS (AP) — With 100 days until the Paralympics begin, Paris organizers are delivering a message from the athletes in a bid to boost ticket sales: I am not missing anything, except you. The countdown campaign for the Aug 28-Sept. 8 Paralympic Games begins Monday. It features three...
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
GENEVA (AP) — With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games starts its 100-day race on Monday to the opening ceremony in Paris in August. The former Beatle has let “We All Stand Together” — the signature tune from an award-winning animated film he wrote and produced...
Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
BONN, Germany (AP) — Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set limits on athletes from the two countries...
