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Paralympics 2016 as it happened: The opening ceremony in Rio sets the right tone as Games begin

Follow the latest from the opening ceremony for the Paralympic Games

Wednesday 07 September 2016 16:16 BST

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The 2016 Paralympic Games begin on Wednesday night with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium as Rio de Janeiro once again becomes the focal point of the sporting world. Competition begins on Thursday morning, meaning that another night of rhythm, colour and the best that Brazil has to offer will take centre stage once again following last month’s Olympic Games. Follow the latest here.

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The 2016 Rio Paralympic Games take place in Brazil from Thursday 08 September until Sunday 18 September