From rescues to romance: Top moments at Tokyo's ParalympicsTokyo's Paralympic mascot Someity was plastered across the city during the Games, which end SundayTOKYO - A secret evacuation from Kabul, a new British record and a post-race proposal -- there was no shortage of memorable moments at Tokyo's Paralympics, held after a year-long pandemic postponement. - Fencing's 'Bebe' defends title -Fencing icon Beatrice "Bebe" Vio, one of the world's best-known Paralympians, defended her Rio gold in scintillating form. "Not in my wildest dreams did I think we'd be coming away with a Paralympic gold medal," said Britain's Stuart Robinson. After her women's C4-5 road race victory in treacherous cool, wet and foggy conditions, Storey said she felt "a bit overwhelmed". "Now I have an additional motivation to carry on after the Games, always with him by my side."

Source: Bangkok Post September 05, 2021 01:41 UTC