Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: A Guide
Introduction
The Paralympic Games are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960, and the Games have been held every four years since then. The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris, France, from August 28 to September 8.
Sports
The Paralympic Games will feature 22 sports, including both individual and team sports. Some of the most popular sports include athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and cycling.
Individual Sports
* Athletics * Badminton * Boccia * Cycling * Equestrian * Goalball * Judo * Para-canoe * Para-rowing * Powerlifting * Shooting * Swimming * Table tennis * Taekwondo * Triathlon * Wheelchair fencing
Team Sports
* Wheelchair basketball * Wheelchair rugby * Football 5-a-side * Volleyball sitting * Goalball * Boccia
Athletes
Over 4,400 athletes will participate in the 2024 Paralympic Games. The athletes will represent over 180 countries.
Schedule
The Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8. The opening ceremony will be held on August 28, and the closing ceremony will be held on September 8. The competition schedule will be released in the coming months.
Tickets
Tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase online and at the box office.
Legacy
The Paralympic Games are an important event for athletes with disabilities. The Games provide athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level and to inspire others. The 2024 Paralympic Games will be a success and will leave a lasting legacy in Paris.
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