7 Things to Know About the 2024 Paris Paralympics
7 months ago

7 Things to Know About the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Wired  

Paris is ready to transform from an Olympic city to the center of the 2024 Paralympics. The French capital, following the success of the Games in early August, is ready to welcome Paralympic athletes for the 17th edition of the event, which is dedicated to athletes with disabilities. Below is everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Paralympics, from the sports, to the logos, to the mascots and venues. The Path of the Paralympic Flame Immediately after swimmer Léon Marchand put out the Olympic flame in Paris, two athletes lit the 2024 Paralympics flame in Stoke Mandeville, the English village where, in the summer of 1948, Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized a sports competition involving 16 World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. Those early competitions, then known as the Stoke Mandeville Games, were also retroactively designated as Paralympic Games.

Athletes Games Olympic Paralympic Games 2024 Paralympics Paralympics Paris  muscle  know  include  flame  reduced  paralympic  things  2024  paralympics  paris  games  movement  athletes

History of this topic

Britain's Paris 2024 Paralympics heroes are welcomed back in style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's Paris 2024 Paralympics heroes are welcomed back in style

Daily Mail  

Britain's Paris 2024 Paralympic heroes have been welcomed back in style after their historic medal tally. Great Britain finished second in the medal table after matching their Tokyo haul, winning eight more gold medals than the 2020 Games. Britain's Paris 2024 Paralympic heroes have been welcomed back in style at star-studded Homecoming event Team GB Paralympics react to the Sugababes …

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-10 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday night, the world was left with unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years to come. Jin Hua of China poses with his new record after the men's 800m T54 Final of Para Athletics at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 came to a close on September 8 after a thrilling 11 days of competitions which saw records broken until the very last day of the Games. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At the age of 17 years 7 months 23 days, Sheetal Devi became the youngest Indian medallist in the history of Paralympics after she won …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Full list of world records broken
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Full list of world records broken

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Paralympic Games was held in Paris from August 28 to September 8. In the 11 days of the quadrennial event in the French capital, close to 100 new world records across archery, athletics, swimming, track cycling, rowing and powerlifting were set. Following is the list of world records broken at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games:- …

The Paralympics fails to live up to Paris’ gender-equal games standards
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Paralympics fails to live up to Paris’ gender-equal games standards

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Of the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: India Makes History with Record Medal Haul | ABP News
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: India Makes History with Record Medal Haul | ABP News

ABP News  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 were a landmark event for India, with the country achieving its best performance ever. India won a record 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, comprising 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. For the Paris Paralympics, the delegation grew even larger, with 84 Indian para-athletes participating and setting a new record for the most medals won …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small A balloon carrying the lit Paralympic cauldron is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 28, 2024. APPLAUSE FOR ATHLETES DEFYING AGE Hiroshi Murayama at the medal ceremony for the badminton men's doubles WH1-WH2 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. …

Paralympics closing ceremony is held in Paris
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics closing ceremony is held in Paris

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron and IPC President Andrew Parsons applaud during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron and IPC President …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their …

Paris sets ‘new benchmark’ for Para sport as Games end on a high
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris sets ‘new benchmark’ for Para sport as Games end on a high

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. International Paralympic …

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-08 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing to an end this weekend, allowing time to look back on an event that has attracted people from around the world. When discussing Paralympic athletes - all of whom have their own story of facing challenges many will never have to face - …

Can L.A. help transform the Paralympics into must-see TV in 2028?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can L.A. help transform the Paralympics into must-see TV in 2028?

LA Times  

As a breakout star at the 2024 Paralympics, Ezra Frech was thrilled about winning gold medals in the 100 meters and high jump, but the Los Angeles teenager was also hoping for a bigger sort of victory. “Not like anything I’ve ever experienced before, just too many people just screaming for you.” Steve Serio celebrates after winning gold with the …

AP photographer finds beauty at the Paralympics in capturing what’s not there
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AP photographer finds beauty at the Paralympics in capturing what’s not there

Associated Press  

PARIS — Emilio Morenatti, 55, is the AP’s chief photographer for Spain and Portugal. Jiamin Zhang, of China, competes at Women’s Shot Put -46 Final, at the Stade de France stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. Medina Meneses, of Colombia, competes at Men’s Javelin Throw F34 Final at the Stade de France stadium, during …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Para Equestrian Events With A Fun Doodle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Para Equestrian Events With A Fun Doodle

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google has celebrated almost every single event at the Paris Olympics 2024 and it is following the same tradition with the Paris Para Olympics 2024. Google has been releasing a Doodle almost every single day to celebrate events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Google on Saturday released a new fun Doodle to celebrate Para Equestrian events at …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 7: wheelchair basketball and blind football top final weekend
6 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 7: wheelchair basketball and blind football top final weekend

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s almost time to say goodbye. After years of planning and months of hype, the Olympic and Paralympic journey of the city of Paris is almost over as the 2024 Paralympic Games enter their final weekend. Wheelchair Basketball A matchup of the undefeated will decide the gold medal in men’s wheelchair basketball, as the United States takes on …

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 got underway with the official opening ceremony on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. India surpassed its Tokyo Paralympic gold medal tally after Praveen Kumar won men’s high jump T64. READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 9 India’s eighth medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 came with Yogesh Kathuniya winning silver in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Brings Back Day-Old Doodle To Celebrate 2nd Day Of Powerlifting
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Brings Back Day-Old Doodle To Celebrate 2nd Day Of Powerlifting

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google is continuing its series of animated Doodles to celebrate the ongoing Paris Paralympics, with Thursday’s spotlight on powerlifting. Powerlifting At 2024 Paralympics Powerlifting competitions at the 2024 Summer Paralympics are taking place from September 4 to September 8 at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris. History Of Para Powerlifting Para powerlifting was introduced to …

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the ninth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para canoe, para athletics and para powerlifting. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6 13:30 onwards - Para Canoe - Men’s Kayak …

Paralympics 2024: How does wheelchair fencing work?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: How does wheelchair fencing work?

Associated Press  

PARIS — The wheelchair fencing competition at the Paralympic Games is in full swing, taking place under the prestigious glass dome of the Grand Palais in the heart of Paris. The weapons and rules Wheelchair fencing features three types of weapons — foil, épée, and saber — each with distinct rules and target areas. There are two categories for the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Wheelchair Tennis Back In The Spotlight As Google Doodle Brings Back Cute Toon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Wheelchair Tennis Back In The Spotlight As Google Doodle Brings Back Cute Toon

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google is honouring the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a special series of animated Doodles, spotlighting various sports featured in the event. Today’s Doodle re-showcases wheelchair tennis to highlight the second day of the event, represented by Google’s unique, colourful bird characters engaged in a lively tennis match set against what appears to be a picturesque Parisian …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google unveils special doodle to celebrate wheelchair tennis, here’s all about the sport
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google unveils special doodle to celebrate wheelchair tennis, here’s all about the sport

Live Mint  

Amid the Paris Paralympics is underway, Google on 3 September has unveiled a special Google Doodle to celebrate wheelchair tennis at the Paris Paralympics 2024. With its doodle, Google has tried to honour the athletic skill and determination of the players by celebrating wheelchair tennis. In the doodle, google showed two birds playing the tennis in a wheelchair in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 6 Highlights: Javelin & High Jump Athletes Headline The Day For India To Take Country's Medal Tally to 20
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 6 Highlights: Javelin & High Jump Athletes Headline The Day For India To Take Country's Medal Tally to 20

ABP News  

It could be another medal day for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Tuesday. This after a record-breaking day Monday which saw Indian athletes winning 8 medals, the Indian contingent would now be eager to take their overall medal tally of 15 to past their best-ever tally of 19 which came in Tokyo and then take take to as …

Paris Paralympics 2024 schedule: When to watch the key events
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 schedule: When to watch the key events

The Telegraph  

Must-watch events Para athletics 7:00am-12:00pm: men’s and women’s marathon, T54 and T12 The last day of the Paralympics kicks off with an extraordinary display of stamina and endurance as runners take to the streets for a 42.2-kilometre route from Seine-Saint-Denis, the department at the heart of the Games, to central Paris. Para canoe 10:25am-10:33am: women’s kayak single 200m, KL1 final …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut
6 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals are up for grabs in seven sports on Tuesday. Time for athletics stars Baka and Frech On the fifth day of track and field at the Stade de France, Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka headlines the men’s T13 1,500 meters for those who are visually impaired. Britain’s Natasha Baker, who owns …

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 6: Indians in action today — September 3 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 6: Indians in action today — September 3 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the sixth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para archery, para shooting and para athletics. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 3 13:00 - Para Shooting - R8 - Women’s 50m …

Paris Paralympics ticket sales exceed 2.3 million
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics ticket sales exceed 2.3 million

China Daily  

Fans of China with flags during the Paris 2024 Paralympics Blind Football Men's Preliminary Round Group A at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris, France on Sept 1. PARIS -- Ticket sales of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have reached 2.3 million after the weekend, the organizers announced here on Monday. It was also fantastic to welcome the return of …

Paris Paralympics ticket sales exceed 2.3 million
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics ticket sales exceed 2.3 million

China Daily  

Fans of China with flags during the Paris 2024 Paralympics Blind Football Men's Preliminary Round Group A at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris, France on Sept 1. PARIS -- Ticket sales of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have reached 2.3 million after the weekend, the organizers announced here on Monday. It was also fantastic to welcome the return of …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold
6 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals will be handed out in eight sports on Monday. World Athletics last year banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events if they transitioned after puberty. Gold on their minds Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon are hoping to clinch the first ever para badminton medal …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete list of world records broken
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete list of world records broken

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 began on August 29 and will end on September 8. In the first four days of the quadrennial event, close to 40 world records across multiple sports have been broken. In para track cycling alone, 15 new world record timings have been set. Following is the list of world records broken so far at the 2024 …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Archery At Paris Games With A Funny Doodle
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Archery At Paris Games With A Funny Doodle

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google has been celebrating the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 every single day by releasing new Google Doodles. Google continued the tradition today by releasing a new animated Doodle that features the Paralympic themed birds. The themes for today's Google Doodle are Archery, Summer Games, and Paralympics. Today's Google Doodle featured a bird-cum-Para athlete shooting a fork at …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina's success and Sheetal's heartbreak another example of duality of sport
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina's success and Sheetal's heartbreak another example of duality of sport

Firstpost  

India’s performances on Day 3 highlighted the unpredictable nature of sport and how razor thin the difference between a place on the podium and a heartbreak can be when it comes to a sporting event as big as the Paralympics The Paralympic Games in Paris have been a mixed bag so far for the Indian contingent. The highlight of the …

Paris 2024 Paralympics schedule and day-by-day events
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics schedule and day-by-day events

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Full day-by-day …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Para Athletics At Summer Games
7 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Para Athletics At Summer Games

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google has been celebrating the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 since its inception, and the tech giant has continued its tradition. Google Doodle Features A Search-And-Find Game — The Most Searched Playground Earlier on Saturday, Google released a Google Doodle dedicated to the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. This Google Doodle celebrates the 2024 Paralympics by featuring the Most …

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 3, LIVE Medals Table: India slips to 22th, China leads with 20 golds
7 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 3, LIVE Medals Table: India slips to 22th, China leads with 20 golds

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 officially got underway on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. India opened its account in the Paris Paralympics as Avani Lekhara grabbed gold and Mona Agarwal won bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 category on Friday. Later, Preethi Pal also grabbed a bronze medal in women’s 100m T35 event while Manish Narwal …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal
7 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 Live: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze, respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. In addition, shooter Manish Narwal clinched a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol final. Sprinter Preethi Pal also …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal
7 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal

News 18  

Preethi clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. With Fatima’s support, Preethi competed in the State Para Athletics Championships in 2018 and then competed in numerous national events. Name: Preethi Pal Date of Birth: 22nd September 2000 Home: Muzaffarnagar, U.P Discipline: Para Athletics Event: Women’s T35 100m & 200m …

Paris Games: Basketball At Paralympics Celebrated By Google Doodle Today With A Hidden Message. Can You Spot It?
7 months ago

Paris Games: Basketball At Paralympics Celebrated By Google Doodle Today With A Hidden Message. Can You Spot It?

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: Google continues to celebrate the Paris Paralympics Games with Doodles that are cute and touching at the same time. However, if you notice closely, there is a much more important message hidden in Google Doodle today. First, take a close look at the Google Doodle today: You must've spotted that what bird is dunking is not a …

Paralympics show love, compassion at a time of challenge and conflict
7 months ago

Paralympics show love, compassion at a time of challenge and conflict

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-30 Large | Medium | Small Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claims the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3000m individual pursuit gold medal match at Paris Paralympics on Thursday. Unlike the Olympic Games, the Paralympics are not just a sporting event, but also an arena for profound dialogue about …

Paralympics show love, compassion at a time of challenge and conflict
7 months ago

Paralympics show love, compassion at a time of challenge and conflict

China Daily  

Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claims the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3000m individual pursuit gold medal match at Paris Paralympics on Thursday. Unlike the Olympic Games, the Paralympics are not just a sporting event, but also an arena for profound dialogue about courage, perseverance and inclusiveness, as athletes challenge physical disabilities …

Paris’ Paralympic Mascot Has A Very Cool Detail You May Have Missed
7 months ago

Paris’ Paralympic Mascot Has A Very Cool Detail You May Have Missed

Huff Post  

A Phryge — the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Marc Atkins via Getty Images The 2024 Paris Olympics’ mascot may have been mocked, but here’s hoping the Paralympics’ version gets a tad more love. Kevin Voigt via Getty Images Despite the backlash that the Phryges received during the Paris Olympic Games, social media users on X, formerly Twitter, …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games
7 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

While India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, in some sports, it finds itself short on some serious talent and serial winners. Here are some of the big names from India who have missed out on a chance to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat The Indian contingent will be without experienced and serial …

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
7 months ago

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

The summer of sport in Paris has been reignited once again, as the Paralympic Games officially began on August 29. Coinciding with the colourful opening ceremony along the iconic Champs-Elysées, OMEGA’s -- Paralympics’ official timekeeper -- countdown clock near the Eiffel Tower finally reached zero, signalling the start of the competition. Taking place until September 8, the Paralympic Games Paris …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury
7 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Not long after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics 2024, the French Capital is all set to host the Paralympic Games with a grand opening ceremony formally having declared the Paralympics open. So there will be a lot of action on the opening day of the Paris Paralympics 2024. With some talented athletes …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
7 months ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. PENG PENG/ZHEJIANG DAILY Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as he familiarized himself …

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open
7 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open

China Daily  

The Paralympic Phryge performs during the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde. This time in Paris, eight athletes and one guide runner will compete as part of the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team. Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, gave a speech to welcome the …

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open
7 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open

China Daily  

The Paralympic Phryge performs during the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde. This time in Paris, eight athletes and one guide runner will compete as part of the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team. Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, gave a speech to welcome the …

Colourful, joyous opening ceremony kickstarts Paralympic Games Paris 2024
7 months ago

Colourful, joyous opening ceremony kickstarts Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Al Jazeera  

A splash of colour and hope for inclusivity headlined the opening ceremony as more than 4,000 athletes paraded in Paris. Against the backdrop of a setting sun, thousands of athletes paraded down the famed Champs-Elysees avenue to Place de la Concorde in central Paris where French President Emmanuel Macron officially declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday night. Rest assured, …

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open
7 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-29 Large | Medium | Small The Paralympic Phryge performs during the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde. This time in Paris, eight athletes and one guide runner will compete as part of the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team. Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 …

Discover Related