After a July filled with exceptional sporting events in the City of Light, Paris is gearing up to host the Paralympic Games for the very first time, starting on August 28. This event will mark a historic milestone for the capital, which had not yet experienced these Games during the 1924 Olympics.
The opening ceremony, scheduled for August 28, will take place in the heart of Paris, at the iconic Place de la Concorde. A magical moment is anticipated by Parisians and visitors alike: the Olympic cauldron will be relit, rising majestically at sunset from the Jardin des Tuileries.
From that moment on, we can marvel at the feats of athletes from all corners of the globe as they represent their countries and strive to win a medal adorned with a fragment of the Eiffel Tower.
What sports will we have the pleasure of following starting Thursday, August 29, 2024? The program includes 22 sports disciplines in which approximately 4,350 athletes will compete, continually pushing their limits. You can find the full schedule on the official Games website!
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be much more than a sporting competition: they will embody perseverance, inclusion, and human excellence. Carrying the torch of self-improvement, these Games will remind everyone that the true Olympic spirit lies in the ability to overcome all obstacles. Paris is about to experience a historic moment that will resonate far beyond its borders.
Let’s prepare to witness this event!
From August 28 to September 8, 2024
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