Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who will take part in skiing and biathlon events at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games are welcomed by the Paralympic mascot Sumi, an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia, at Paralympic Village in Whistler, Canada, on March 8, 2020. The Paralympics will be held from March 12 to March 21.

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