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Paralympic fast track : Japan firm develops hi-tech wheelchairs

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In a small workshop just outside Tokyo, mechanics hammer, weld and measure as they craft "the Porsche of wheelchairs" for the world's top Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2020 Games.

Added on the 12/03/2019 03:48:56 - Copyright : AFP EN

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