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Rio Paralympics: Brazil hopes Games will leave positive legacy for its disabled

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As the Games get underway, Brazil hopes to use the event as a springboard to improving the quality of life for the country’s disabled citizens.

After overcoming a major financing obstacle, a push has been made to boost ticket sales, pointing to the competitors at the Paralympics as a source of inspiration for all. Lucrecia Franco has more from Copacabana Beach.

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