The Winter Paralympics wrapped up Sunday with the closing ceremony in Beijing.

The Games were hosted by the Chinese capital just a couple of weeks after it held the Olympics.

Here are the most compelling photos we saw over the last 10 days.

Fireworks glow above the Beijing National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks glow above the Beijing National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
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Performers place a needle on a giant record player during the closing ceremony.
Performers place a needle on a giant record player during the closing ceremony.
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Team USA celebrates after winning gold in hockey on March 13.
Team USA celebrates after winning gold in hockey on March 13.
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Norwegian skier Jesper Pedersen finishes a slalom run on March 13. He won four golds and a silver in Beijing.
Norwegian skier Jesper Pedersen finishes a slalom run on March 13. He won four golds and a silver in Beijing.
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China's Wang Chenyang Wang and Cai Jiayun react after Wang won gold in a cross-country race on Saturday, March 12. Cai won silver.
China's Wang Chenyang Wang and Cai Jiayun react after Wang won gold in a cross-country race on Saturday, March 12. Cai won silver.
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Germany's Linn Kazmaier competes in a cross-country race with her guide, Florian Baumann, on March 12. She won a gold, three silvers and a bronze in Beijing.
Germany's Linn Kazmaier competes in a cross-country race with her guide, Florian Baumann, on March 12. She won a gold, three silvers and a bronze in Beijing.
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Swedish curlers huddle before the gold-medal game on March 12.
Swedish curlers huddle before the gold-medal game on March 12.
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Austria's Carina Edlinger is carried out of the finish area by her guide, Lorenz Josef Lampl, after an award ceremony on March 12.
Austria's Carina Edlinger is carried out of the finish area by her guide, Lorenz Josef Lampl, after an award ceremony on March 12.
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Members of the medical staff react during a hockey semifinal between China and the United States on Friday, March 11.
Members of the medical staff react during a hockey semifinal between China and the United States on Friday, March 11.
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Ukraine's Liudmyla Liashenko celebrates with her national flag after winning gold in a biathlon event on March 11.
Ukraine's Liudmyla Liashenko celebrates with her national flag after winning gold in a biathlon event on March 11.
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China's Zhang Wenjing competes in a giant slalom event on March 11.
China's Zhang Wenjing competes in a giant slalom event on March 11.
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The United States' Joshua Misiewicz controls the puck during the semifinal against China on March 11.
The United States' Joshua Misiewicz controls the puck during the semifinal against China on March 11.
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German skier Andrea Rothfuss holds her bronze medal after a giant-slalom event on March 11.
German skier Andrea Rothfuss holds her bronze medal after a giant-slalom event on March 11.
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Ukraine's Anatolii Kovalevskyi and his guide, Oleksandr Mukshyn, compete in a biathlon event on March 11.
Ukraine's Anatolii Kovalevskyi and his guide, Oleksandr Mukshyn, compete in a biathlon event on March 11.
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Austria's Veronika Aigner and Barbara Aigner hug their guides, one of whom is their sister Elisabeth, after skiing a giant slalom race on March 11. Veronika won the gold and Barbara won the bronze. Their brother Johannes has already won two golds, one silver and one bronze at these Paralympics.
Austria's Veronika Aigner and Barbara Aigner hug their guides, one of whom is their sister Elisabeth, after skiing a giant slalom race on March 11. Veronika won the gold and Barbara won the bronze. Their brother Johannes has already won two golds, one silver and one bronze at these Paralympics.
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China's Zhu Yunfeng loses balance during a biathlon event on March 11.
China's Zhu Yunfeng loses balance during a biathlon event on March 11.
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French snowboarder Maxime Montaggioni competes in a banked slalom event on March 11. He won the gold.
French snowboarder Maxime Montaggioni competes in a banked slalom event on March 11. He won the gold.
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The Beijing Military Pipe Band performs before a curling event on Thursday, March 10.
The Beijing Military Pipe Band performs before a curling event on Thursday, March 10.
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Members of Ukraine's Paralympic Team hold a banner reading "peace for all" in the athletes' village on March 10.
Members of Ukraine's Paralympic Team hold a banner reading "peace for all" in the athletes' village on March 10.
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Norway's Sissel Løchen competes in curling on Wednesday, March 9.
Norway's Sissel Løchen competes in curling on Wednesday, March 9.
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Austrian skier Carina Edlinger celebrates on the podium with her guide, Lorenz Josef Lampl, and her dog, Riley, after winning a gold medal on March 9.
Austrian skier Carina Edlinger celebrates on the podium with her guide, Lorenz Josef Lampl, and her dog, Riley, after winning a gold medal on March 9.
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China's Xuesong Bai is seen before a hockey game against the Czech Republic on March 9.
China's Xuesong Bai is seen before a hockey game against the Czech Republic on March 9.
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China's Wang Haitao, Yan Zhuo and Zhang Mingliang react after beating Norway in curling on March 9.
China's Wang Haitao, Yan Zhuo and Zhang Mingliang react after beating Norway in curling on March 9.
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Poland's Piotr Garbowski competes in a cross-country skiing event on March 9.
Poland's Piotr Garbowski competes in a cross-country skiing event on March 9.
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South Korea's Seung-Hwan Jung pulls in the puck near Canadian goaltender Dominic Larocque during a preliminary round hockey game on Tuesday, March 8.
South Korea's Seung-Hwan Jung pulls in the puck near Canadian goaltender Dominic Larocque during a preliminary round hockey game on Tuesday, March 8.
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Poland's Monika Kukla competes in a biathlon event on March 8.
Poland's Monika Kukla competes in a biathlon event on March 8.
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Germany's Leonie Maria Walter celebrates with her guide, Pirmin Strecker, after winning gold in a biathlon event on March 8.
Germany's Leonie Maria Walter celebrates with her guide, Pirmin Strecker, after winning gold in a biathlon event on March 8.
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Chinese hockey players look on during a preliminary round game against Italy on March 8.
Chinese hockey players look on during a preliminary round game against Italy on March 8.
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Team USA's Brenna Huckaby, left, collides with the Netherlands' Lisa Bunschoten during the snowboard cross final on Monday, March 7. Huckaby would go on to win the bronze.
Team USA's Brenna Huckaby, left, collides with the Netherlands' Lisa Bunschoten during the snowboard cross final on Monday, March 7. Huckaby would go on to win the bronze.
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Chinese skier Yan Gong reacts after finishing a super-G race on March 7.
Chinese skier Yan Gong reacts after finishing a super-G race on March 7.
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Kazakhstan's Yerebol Khamitov competes in a cross-country skiing event on March 6.
Kazakhstan's Yerebol Khamitov competes in a cross-country skiing event on March 6.
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American snowboarder Brenna Huckaby takes part in a snowboard cross qualification race on March 6.
American snowboarder Brenna Huckaby takes part in a snowboard cross qualification race on March 6.
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Members of the USA sled hockey team prepare for a hockey game against South Korea on March 6.
Members of the USA sled hockey team prepare for a hockey game against South Korea on March 6.
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China's Tian Jin Tao celebrates with teammate Zhu Zhan Fu after scoring a goal during a hockey game against the Czech Republic on March 6.
China's Tian Jin Tao celebrates with teammate Zhu Zhan Fu after scoring a goal during a hockey game against the Czech Republic on March 6.
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Germany's Johanna Recktenwald follows her guide, Valentin Haag, during a biathlon event on March 5.
Germany's Johanna Recktenwald follows her guide, Valentin Haag, during a biathlon event on March 5.
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American biathlete Danielle Aravich smiles as she crosses the finish line on March 5.
American biathlete Danielle Aravich smiles as she crosses the finish line on March 5.
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American skier Andrew Kurka competes in a downhill event on March 5.
American skier Andrew Kurka competes in a downhill event on March 5.
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People perform during the opening ceremony in Beijing on March 4.
People perform during the opening ceremony in Beijing on March 4.
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Athletes from Ukraine arrive at the opening ceremony.
Athletes from Ukraine arrive at the opening ceremony.
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Musicians perform inside the stadium during the opening ceremony.
Musicians perform inside the stadium during the opening ceremony.
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The flag of the Paralympic Committee is carried through the stadium.
The flag of the Paralympic Committee is carried through the stadium.
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Mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon dances during the opening ceremony.
Mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon dances during the opening ceremony.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during the opening ceremony.
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes stand together during the opening ceremony.
Athletes stand together during the opening ceremony.
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A torchbearer carries the Olympic flame.
A torchbearer carries the Olympic flame.
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Fireworks burst over the Beijing National Stadium during the opening ceremony.
Fireworks burst over the Beijing National Stadium during the opening ceremony.
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