It’s a challenging environment for the most important sports event for disabled athletes, and International Paralympic Committee Chief Andrew Parsons has warned participants against complacency.
“Of course the fact that we will not have spectators at the venues is a challenge,” Parsons said.
“But we believe we will reach more than four billion people through broadcasting.”
Competitors can only enter the Paralympic Village shortly before their event and must leave within 48 hours of the end of their competition.
There are 22 sports, with athletes competing in different categories and classes depending on the nature of their disability. Badminton and taekwondo are appearing for the first time.
(Agencies)