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China's athletes arrived in Rio for Paralympics

China's Paralympic team, the largest China has ever sent overseas to a Paralympics, arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.

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Two refugee athletes to compete at Rio Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that two refugee athletes will compete in an independent team at the Rio Paralympic Games.

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Paralympics opening ceremony to 'awaken five senses'

A creative director of the Rio Paralympics opening ceremony has promised a sensuous experience that strays from the idea that Para athletes are "superhuman".

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Olympians' spirit hailed by president

President Xi Jinping issued a rallying call on Thursday for the Olympic spirit to be practiced in helping to realize the "China Dream" of national rejuvenation.

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Russian PM calls ban on Russian Paralympic team "cynical" decision

The decision to ban Russian athletes from the Rio Paralympics over allegations of a doping program in Russia is "cynical," Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday.

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CAS's refusal to reverse ban on Russian Paralympic team "political": Russian Sports Minister

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said Tuesday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) had adopted a "political decision" rejecting Russian appeal on non-admission of the country' s athletes to the Rio Paralympics.

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Rio sees off "marvellous" Olympic Games

After 16 days of sporting excitement, the first ever Olympic Games in South America lowed its curtain in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's praise, "marvellous".

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Touching stories behind the first Olympics gold medals at Rio

Rio de Janeiro, a city that makes dreams come true, has seen six countries and regions realize their dream of winning an Olympic gold medal for the first time. With the games reaching the halfway mark, let's check out some touching stories behind these amazing achievements.

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Chinese products shining bright at Rio Olympic Games

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games might be geographically distant from China, but its mark can be felt through the numerous "Made in China" mascots, uniforms, security apparatus, and telecommunications equipment.

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Chinese men's table tennis overcomes singles loss to win team event

China added a men's team gold medal here on Wednesday to sweep titles of the Olympic table tennis competitions for the third straight time.

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Brazilian court allows political protests during Olympic Games

A Brazilian federal court on Monday maintained that political protests can be held outside Rio 2016 Olympic venues, denying a complaint by the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee.

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Phelps earns 23rd gold with 4x100 relay win

Michael Phelps secured a gold medal in his final race as an Olympic athlete as the US won the 4x100m medley relay at the Rio Games on Saturday.

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China's "game of power" continues with medal haul

Xiang Yanmei of China shrugged off the unexpected neck injury to win the gold medal for China in the women's 69kg category final on Wednesday.

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Ning Zetao misses final chance in 100m freestyle

China's international sensation Ning Zetao, who became the first Asian man ever to win the 100m freestyle at the world championships in Kazan last year, failed to qualify for the men's 100m freestyle final at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Tuesday.

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Chinese weightlifters win 3 golds and break 3 world records in two days

China's Long Qingquan lifted 170kg in the jerk for a world record total of 307kg to take the men's 56kg weightlifting gold medal at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

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Games bus hit by gunfire, no one seriously hurt: witnesses

A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Games was hit by gunfire on a highway between Olympic venues on Tuesday, witnesses said. No one was seriously injured in the incident.

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Rio 2016: Chinese traditions and products proliferate Olympic village

As the Olympic games steam ahead in Rio, some unique Chinese specialties have caught the eyes of curious viewers.