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Canada
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Japan
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Australia
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China
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Detailed explanation-1: -China topped the medal table for the fifth consecutive Paralympics, with 96 golds and 207 total medals. Great Britain finished second for the ninth time, with 41 golds and 124 total medals. The United States finished third, with 37 golds, their best finish since the 2008 games, and 104 total medals.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the 125th IOC Session held on September 7, 2013, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tokyo was selected to be the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Detailed explanation-3: -Important biosecurity protocols were implemented such as practicing social distancing, maintaining high hygiene standards, and wearing face masks. This may have had detrimental effects on athletes’ wellbeing.
Detailed explanation-4: -Canada will proceed with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning government officials won’t attend but athletes can continue to compete.