With its para-athletes banned from Rio 2016, Russia is hosting its own sporting event. The "All Russian Open Paralympic Competition" took place Thursday just outside Moscow.
With its para-athletes banned from Rio 2016, Russia is hosting its own sporting event. The "All Russian Open Paralympic Competition" took place Thursday just outside Moscow.
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The Federal Training Centre in Novogorsk served as host for the event, which comprised of competitions and master classes. The crowd for the event was modest and largely comprised of students from the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence.
The Federal Training Centre in Novogorsk served as host for the event, which comprised of competitions and master classes. The crowd for the event was modest and largely comprised of students from the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence.
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Wheelchair racing, the 100-meter sprints and sitting volleyball were the competitive disciplines being contested.
Wheelchair racing, the 100-meter sprints and sitting volleyball were the competitive disciplines being contested.
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Sitting volleyball is an adaptation of the able-bodied sport, with a much smaller court and a lower net.
Sitting volleyball is an adaptation of the able-bodied sport, with a much smaller court and a lower net.
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Some indoor events were billed as "master classes" with althetes offering tips and also talking with journalists.
Some indoor events were billed as "master classes" with althetes offering tips and also talking with journalists.
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