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Parsons calls for improved Covid-19 measures at Tokyo Paralympics

Andrew Parsons, Head of International Paralympic Committee, on day seven of the World Para Athletics Championships (Photo by Moto Yoshimura/Getty Images)

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons has insisted that more must be done to ensure next year’s rescheduled Paralympic Games in Tokyo go ahead safely amid continued concerns over the impact Covid-19 will have on the event.

Today (Monday) marks one year until the start of the Paralympics, which have been postponed by 12 months due to the pandemic.

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