Bulgarians Brace for Paralympics

Sports | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Nine Bulgarians will take part in the Paralympic Games, Sport Ministry officials told Bulgarian media.

The Games start September 17 in Athens, a few weeks after the end of the 28th Olympics.

Te host city is introducing a new concept this year: both Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held under one roof.

Also for the first time this year, athletes with disabilities will take part for free. Participants in the previous 11 Paralympics had to pay to compete, unlike Olympic athletes.

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