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Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Watch the latest Paralympics action (UK only) The opening ceremony for the 2008 Paralympic Games has begun in the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing. A dazzling three-hour ceremony is expected, with 6,000 performers and 4,000 disabled athletes from almost 150 countries taking part. Britain has sent 206 competitors and Danny Crates, 800m... [read full story]                    

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