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The stories of the four winning photos of “My Paralympic picture” cultural contest

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With more than 21 votes, winning images symbolize the Paralympic Movement spirit

The stories of the four winning photos of “My Paralympic picture” cultural contest

The four winning photos of "My Paralympic picture" cultural contest

Totalising more than 21 thousand votes, the four winning photos of “My Paralympic picture” cultural contest have a lot to tell. From a cyclist that rides on trails at the weekends to an athlete that won the bronze medal at the Guadalajara 2011 Parapan-American Games, these characters symbolize the Paralympic Movement spirit.

Get to know the stories behind each one of the photos!

Light of hope | Focusing on obstacles

Contagious smile | Overcoming