Tokyo 2020 - Paralympics - Day 5

Published: Aug. 29, 2021, 12:09 a.m.

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Alison is back, and things are heating up in Tokyo -- literally. Some sports have heat delays! The heat\'s a bigger issue with Paralympians, and we\'ll explain why.

Also, 17 sports on today\'s event program:

  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Boccia
  • Cycling Track
  • Equestrian
  • Goalball
  • Judo
  • Powerlifting
  • Rowing
  • Sitting Volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis - with TKFLASTANI Melissa Tapper
  • Triathlon
  • Wheelchair Basketball
  • Wheelchair Fencing
  • Wheelchair Rugby
  • Wheelchair Tennis

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Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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