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Paralympic Preview

READY! France’s Paralympic team waves their flag on August 11. JARI PESTELACCI—EURASIA SPORT IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

The Summer Paralympics will kick off in Paris, France, on August 28. More than 4,400 athletes with a disability will compete. Like the Summer Olympics, the Summer Paralympics take place every four years. This year’s Games will feature 22 sports. Will you be watching?