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Two-time Paralympic judo medallist Chris Skelley, who won gold in Tokyo, announces his retirement from the sport.

Judo events will be held from Thursday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 7 at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Judokas competing at the Paralympics all have a form of vision impairment. Athletes are ...