From rugby and badminton to swimming, Japanese athletes are excelling at the Paralympic Games, each victory reflecting their relentless pursuit of excellence.
The host nation finished one medal shy of its Paralympic record, which was established at the 2004 Athens Games.
“I am very happy because my main dream came true. I have no words to describe [the feeling]," said Dinesh Priyan Herath Mudiyanselage.
The first-time Paralympian, a 20-year-old who was diagnosed with autism as a young boy, set a world record in the preliminary round.
“My life’s not about winning, it’s about taking on new challenges like I did with triathlon,” Snyder said.
Fond of competition, Greco told Paralympics Australia in 2019 that her favorite quote is the following: “You don’t know what you’re capable of until you’re in...