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Paralympics returns to country of its birth

LONDON, Britain - Georgina Friend (R), a sports therapy worker, plays basketball with patients from Stoke Mandeville Hospital at a local gym on March 21, 2012 in Stoke Mandeville, a small town in the British countryside. Stoke Mandeville Hospital was the site of a competition for disabled athletes held in 1948 which is recognized as the precursor to the Paralympic games.

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearers hand on the flame during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearers Ren Baocang, Qi Wensheng, Yang Jianzhong and Daindzin (from L to R) hand off the flame during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearer Yang Jianzhong (C) runs with his torch during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearer Chen Jianxin runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearers Hu Zhenqi (R) and Shao Lei run with their torches during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearers Li Rui (L) and Zhou Jingjing run with their torches during the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-TORCH RELAY-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY(CN)

(220302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2022. As the Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, the flame also collected at eight other locations in Beijing and Zhangjiakou gathered at the Temple of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2022 shows a view of a clip named "I Am the Flame" during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Aileen Neilson (R) and Angie Malone, wheelchair curlers, hold their torches during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Angie Malone (R) and Aileen Neilson, wheelchair curlers, approach the caldron with their torches in the rain during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A lighted torch is seen during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Aileen Neilson (R) and Angie Malone, wheelchair curlers, hold their torches during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Aileen Neilson, wheelchair curler, looks at the torch during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A torch bearer lights the caldron during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Aileen Neilson (R) and Angie Malone, wheelchair curlers, hold their torches during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lighted caldron is seen during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANDEVILLE-BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS-HERITAGE FLAME

(220301) -- MANDEVILLE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A torch bearer lights the caldron during the Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 28, 2022. The Paralympic Heritage Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games was lit on Monday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that is recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows exhibit items at National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk toward Stock Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a sculpture of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann at National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Undated photo shows an Archery competition held in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, in 1848. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (WheelPower/Handout via Xinhua)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man watches an exhibition celebriting 70 years of Paralympic movement in Stock Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a man visiting National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a painting of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann at National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows the entrance of Stock Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in a wheelchair next to an exhibition celebrating 70 years of Paralympic movement in Stock Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows wheelchairs at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks outside of Stock Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a painting of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a view of National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a piece of meadow near Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows 2016 Rio Paralymic Torch (L) and 2012 London Paralympic Torch at National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a sculpture of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann outside of Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a view of National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows an album at National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows National Spinal Injuries Center at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Stoke Mandeville, Britain, Feb. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-STOCK MANDEVILLE-PARALYMPIC GAMES-BIRTHPLACE

(220225) -- STOCK MANDEVILLE, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows a view of National Paralympic Heritage Center in Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Stoke Mandeville, Britain. TO GO WITH "Feature: An ongoing journey starts from Stoke Mandeville" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during a ceremony to merge the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville into one for the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 20, 2021, at the State Guest House in Tokyo.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a ceremony to merge the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville into one for the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 20, 2021, at the State Guest House in Tokyo.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

International Paralympic Committee chief Andrew Parsons speaks during a ceremony to merge the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville into one for the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 20, 2021, at the State Guest House in Tokyo.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

(From L) Three-time Olympic judo gold medalist Tadahiro Nomura, torch relay official ambassador Aki Taguchi and actress Satomi Ishihara attend a ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2021, as the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville are merged into one for the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

(From L) Three-time Olympic judo gold medalist Tadahiro Nomura, torch relay official ambassador Aki Taguchi and actress Satomi Ishihara attend a ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2021, as the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville are merged into one for the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

A ceremony to merge the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville into one is held for the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 20, 2021, at the State Guest House in Tokyo.

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Paralympic flame-lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville

Paralympic gold medalists Susie Rodgers (L) and Jane Blackburn (C) attend a flame-lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville, a village in southern England that is considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, on Aug. 19, 2021, ahead of the Aug. 24 opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Paralympic flame-lighting event in Stoke Mandeville

Paralympic gold medalists Susie Rodgers (L) and Jane Blackburn (R) attend a flame-lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville, a village in southern England that is considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, on Aug. 19, 2021, ahead of the Aug. 24 opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Paralympics returns to country of its birth

LONDON, Britain - Georgina Friend (R), a sports therapy worker, plays basketball with patients from Stoke Mandeville Hospital at a local gym on March 21, 2012 in Stoke Mandeville, a small town in the British countryside. Stoke Mandeville Hospital was the site of a competition for disabled athletes held in 1948 which is recognized as the precursor to the Paralympic games. (Kyodo)

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Pyeongchang Paralympics

A torch lighting ceremony for the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics is held in Seoul on March 3, 2018. Eight flames representing the five regions of host country South Korea and Stoke Mandeville of England, the cradle of the Paralympic Games, were unified into a single flame at a cauldron. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo