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title: "The Paralympic Games in pictures: Saturday, 28 August & Sunday, 29 August"
description: "Here is an incomplete, yet surprising and moving gallery of images of the 2020(1) games in Tokyo."
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# The Paralympic Games in pictures: Saturday, 28 August & Sunday, 29 August

> Here is an incomplete, yet surprising and moving gallery of images of the 2020(1) games in Tokyo.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 30 August 2021, 00:02 SAST

## Content

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Jaleen Roberts of Team United States competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/zIi7zlEnclKQx5XoRw4mlv9qgXo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2GettyImages-1337032383.jpeg)

*Jaleen Roberts of Team United States competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Fleur Jong of Team Netherlands competes in the Women’s Long Jump - T64 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Jong set a new world record with her jump of 6.16m. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AkWVEePt5ZeTqgS9COqWvZWWasE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2GettyImages-1337055995.jpeg)

*Fleur Jong of Team Netherlands competes in the Women’s Long Jump - T64 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Jong set a new world record with her jump of 6.16m. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump - T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qKaCLbZFDwm-DJPazZb2rihm5J4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3GettyImages-1336953999.jpeg)

*Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump - T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)*

![Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa leaps to gold in the men’s long jump T63 final on at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on 28 August 2021. (Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/K48--Qr3DpCt89o3lo59EnxX-I0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4GettyImages-1336884055.jpeg)

*Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump - T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Jaleen Roberts of Team United States competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JCuPH1aAgj4ooUmYg5Qfu-VD73o=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3GettyImages-1337032384.jpeg)

*Jaleen Roberts of Team United States competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29:  Francesca Cipelli of Team Italy competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ptyj-48fPcpTvlFCl5gPxHkUd5U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4GettyImages-1337069560.jpeg)

*Francesca Cipelli of Team Italy competes in Women's Long Jump - T37 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Hongjie Chen of Team China competes  in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/WwjN40J3xjcPSVx2ilSH2Y5sD4k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/5GettyImages-1337040513.jpeg)

*Hongjie Chen of Team China competes in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29:  Roderick Townsend of Team United States competes in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7zIOmxJLjWRMKjgt3yPKoZSUbIM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/6GettyImages-1337046673.jpeg)

*Roderick Townsend of Team United States competes in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29:   Nishad Kumar of Team India competes in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/INlmVCQUc6kY6lt013CzzuD16fs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/7GettyImages-1337048011.jpeg)

*Nishad Kumar of Team India competes in Men's High Jump - T45 on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Amanolah Papi of Team Iran competes in the Men’s Javelin Throw – F57 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/U0Sp73JiqN83Dh6FszW1ZvsO33M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8GettyImages-1337055546.jpeg)

*Amanolah Papi of Team Iran competes in the Men’s Javelin Throw – F57 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Anrune Weyers of Team South Africa competes in the Women’s 400m - T47 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MKxMt274S06LTspvHrUhpTKcvFg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9GettyImages-1336870286.jpeg)

*Anrune Weyers of Team South Africa competes in the Women’s 400m - T47 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Anrune Weyers of Team South Africa celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 400m - T47 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DbnJ-im-nd1ZN9SW2S4dD7xnZZk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/10GettyImages-1336866789.jpeg)

*Anrune Weyers of Team South Africa celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 400m - T47 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Lisa Adams of Team New Zealand reacts after an attempt in the Women’s Shot Put - F37 Final  on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images for New Zealand Paralympic Committee)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bioftnlZkmFV2aK6ZZzVlqD9czE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/11GettyImages-1336880610.jpeg)

*Lisa Adams of Team New Zealand reacts after an attempt in the Women’s Shot Put - F37 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images for New Zealand Paralympic Committee)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Danielle Aitchinson of Team New Zealand wins her Women’s 200m - T36 heats as Elena Ivanova of Team Russian Paralympic Committee falls at the finish line on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DxNKxq1PdjWInzRziTGhlJQXu3c=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/12GettyImages-1336870509.jpeg)

*Danielle Aitchinson of Team New Zealand wins her Women’s 200m - T36 heats as Elena Ivanova of Team Russian Paralympic Committee falls at the finish line on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Danielle Aitchinson of Team New Zealand wins her Women’s 200m - T36 heats on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9JBliy8gIi9HGfBt9lA0uiLq9no=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/13GettyImages-1336870508.jpeg)

*Danielle Aitchinson of Team New Zealand wins her Women’s 200m - T36 heats on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Caitlin Dore of Team New Zealand competes in the Women’s Shot Put - F37 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images for New Zealand Paralympic Committee)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5Q-DTHb2xgRmzM_4UPAP0nN5Q9U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/14GettyImages-1336880405.jpeg)

*Caitlin Dore of Team New Zealand competes in the Women’s Shot Put - F37 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images for New Zealand Paralympic Committee)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29:  Jonnie Peacock of Team Great Britain (C)  competes competes in  in Men's 100m - T44 heats  on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/N3CF8bTRRXpFIJA6eQEFNlXoMbI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/15GettyImages-1337047673.jpeg)

*Jonnie Peacock of Team Great Britain (C) competes in in Men's 100m - T44 heats on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Thomas Young of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning gold in the Men’s 100m - T38 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/mjTBOS-SzSPlJH8oHkpH9B5pENo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16GettyImages-1336880432.jpeg)

*Thomas Young of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning gold in the Men’s 100m - T38 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Marcel Hug of Team Switzerland on his way to winning gold in the Men’s 5000m - T54 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Zviu7lDiWfJcMIe_wmU1qnE3zQA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/17GettyImages-1336958492.jpeg)

*Marcel Hug of Team Switzerland on his way to winning gold in the Men’s 5000m - T54 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Madison De Rozario of Team Australia reacts after winning gold medal in Women's 800m - T53 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/g3wdtntlq6rSeKC_n39NS7pDN5Y=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/18GettyImages-1337024706.jpeg)

*Madison De Rozario of Team Australia reacts after winning gold medal in Women's 800m - T53 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Zubeyde Supurgeci of Team Turkey reacts after competing in Women's 800m - T54 final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MUB0yCUyzlw4lUcNSd3Y1ndl8jw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/19GettyImages-1337025527.jpeg)

*Zubeyde Supurgeci of Team Turkey reacts after competing in Women's 800m - T54 final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Ayaz Bhuta #10 and Stuart Robinson #3 of Team Great Britain celebrate after defeating Team United States during the gold medal wheelchair rugby match on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Yoyogi National Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Zj86zB48kCzGb0QoOeJIGlp7ekI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20GettyImages-1337028784.jpeg)

*Ayaz Bhuta #10 and Stuart Robinson #3 of Team Great Britain celebrate after defeating Team United States during the gold medal wheelchair rugby match on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Yoyogi National Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Lenia Fabiola Ruvalcaba Alvarez (white) of Team Mexico and Raziye Ulucam (blue) of Team Turkey compete in the Judo Women's -70kg Bronze Medal contest B on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Nippon Budokan on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5U-7u1j3frI51K3m46rEh66itRA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/21GettyImages-1234943817.jpeg)

*TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Lenia Fabiola Ruvalcaba Alvarez (white) of Team Mexico and Raziye Ulucam (blue) of Team Turkey compete in the Judo Women's -70kg Bronze Medal contest B on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Nippon Budokan on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Beatrice Vio of Team Italy competes against Zhou Jingjing of Team China during the Women's Team Foil Gold Medal Match on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe on August 29, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pX0IwC4P-sl0EKDnpeX0zOj_EcU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/22GettyImages-1337059000.jpeg)

*Beatrice Vio of Team Italy competes against Zhou Jingjing of Team China during the Women's Team Foil Gold Medal Match on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe on August 29, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Yuan Weiyi of Team China warms up on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for International Paralympic Committee)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bXNB_EUyDPzarWQB-ROFJnSUEQc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/23GettyImages-1337071658.jpeg)

*Yuan Weiyi of Team China warms up on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for International Paralympic Committee)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Crisopher Tronco of Team Mexico prepares to starts in the Men's 200m Freestyle - S2 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for International Paralympic Committee)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/_RN6qHlgW-VNwij4iRIBtDNJ42Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/24GettyImages-1337027168.jpeg)

*Crisopher Tronco of Team Mexico prepares to starts in the Men's 200m Freestyle - S2 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for International Paralympic Committee)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo of Team Brazil celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's 200m Freestyle - S2 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9NzB-hRA4biwe-yoV_3KKLCmWGA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/25GettyImages-1337027181.jpeg)

*Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo of Team Brazil celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's 200m Freestyle - S2 Final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Priyamal Jayakodi of Team Brazil in action during the PR1 Men's Single Sculls B final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Sea Forest Waterway on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/UfNHz4q1rOExMtYIql8IDzszAgQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/26GettyImages-1337055630.jpeg)

*Priyamal Jayakodi of Team Brazil in action during the PR1 Men's Single Sculls B final on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Sea Forest Waterway on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 29: Jeferson Goncalves (L) of Team Brazil and Zhang Jiabin of Team China compete for the ball during the Football 5-a-side Preliminary Round Group A match between Team Brazil and Team China on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Aomi Urban Sports Park on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/uainZs0SGscetSfh4yID3ukojAY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/27GettyImages-1234937885.jpeg)

*Jeferson Goncalves (L) of Team Brazil and Zhang Jiabin of Team China compete for the ball during the Football 5-a-side Preliminary Round Group A match between Team Brazil and Team China on day 5 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Aomi Urban Sports Park on August 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)*

![TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 28: Ian Seidenfeld of Team United States competes against Peter Rosenmeier of Team Denmark during the Table Tennis Men's Singles Class 3 Gold Medal Match on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DHf1hvpIbXsLDyrbvSJ9G2QOlvI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/28GettyImages-1336885733.jpeg)

*Ian Seidenfeld of Team United States competes against Peter Rosenmeier of Team Denmark during the Table Tennis Men's Singles Class 3 Gold Medal Match on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) DM/ ML*