Sydney Paralympic Games end

Sydney Paralympic Games end

SYDNEY, Australia - fireworks are set off from the infield of Stadium Australia in the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Sydney on Oct. 29. Around 4,000 athletes from 125 countries joined the competition.

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