Japanese Athletes Compete in London 2012 Paralympic Games

2012/09/09　

Goalball Team Captain Masae Komiya (2nd Right) Walks with Japanese Flag in Closing Ceremony at Olympic Stadium in London

     The London 2012 Paralympic Games closed on Sept. 9. More than 4,200 athletes from 164 countries and regions around the world, both record-breaking numbers, competed in the 12-day sports festival for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Japan's 134 members won a total of 16 medals, including five golds, five silvers and six bronzes.

(Jiji Press)

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