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British athletes light Paralympic flame in Stoke Mandeville

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British athletes light Paralympic flame in Stoke Mandeville

British athletes light Paralympic flame in Stoke Mandeville

British Paralympians Helene Raynsford and Gregor Ewan light Paralympic flame.

The flame was kindled in the village of Stoke Mandeville in England before beginning its journey to Paris.

The Paralympic Games are set to start in the French capital next week and will end on 8 September.

Report by Covellm.

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