Glimpses from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics closing ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ended on September 5 after 12 days of events amid the pandemic. “I don’t want to do this, but the time has come for me to declare the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games closed. During our carnival of sport, we have celebrated difference, exhibited the best of humanity, and shown unity in diversity. Our journey cannot end here,” IPC chief Andrew Parsons said. India had a record-breaking outing at the Games, clinching 19 medals – 5 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze. India’s previous best medal (4) tally was during the Rio 2016 Paralympics and New York 1984.