With the Olympics and Paralympics postponed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fashion show went ahead anyway. ( Associated Press )It featured a dozen models who came down the catwalk wearing the latest fashion and prosthetic legs. Several Paralympic athletes were among the group, including Kaede Maegawa who finished fourth in the long jump in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics. The Paralympics are now scheduled to open on Aug. 24, 2021, and will feature about 4,400 athletes. The Olympics are scheduled to open on July 23, 2021, with 11,000 athletes.
Source: Hindustan Times August 25, 2020 16:09 UTC