The Powerful History Behind the Paralympics @DWHistoryandCulture
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Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Winter Paralympics are celebrating 50 years, but their story began after World War II, when injured soldiers turned injuries into means of empowerment and competition.


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