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Exposing fake athletes and their medals deception

The Fake Paralympians and its investigation into 鈥渟o-called鈥� athletes who turned out not to be what they claimed - as the able bodied took medals away from those with disabilities

As the Paralympics close in Tokyo, listeners share their thoughts on the 大象传媒 World Service鈥檚 coverage. Plus, The Fake Paralympians and its investigation into 鈥渟o-called鈥� athletes who turned out not to be what they claimed - as the able bodied took medals away from those with disabilities. We speak to the series鈥� editor and presenter about the trail of deception.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon

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