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Cheers in Paris, Japan Spur on Wheelchair Rugby Team; Long-Sought Paralympic Gold Fulfils Captain’s Promise

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By Ichiro Hatae / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

16:40 JST, September 3, 2024

PARIS — Japan won a long-sought gold medal in wheelchair rugby on Monday, defeating the United States 48-41 in its first-ever Paralympic final. The team, who won bronze at the Tokyo and Rio Games, secured victories over traditional powers in Paris.

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