Paralympic Games: Everything You Need to Know
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games, a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris, France.
Sports and Disciplines
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will feature 22 sports and 23 disciplines. The sports are boccia, canoe, cycling, equestrian, football 5-a-side, goalball, judo, parabadminton, para-canoe, para-cycling, para-equestrian, para-fencing, para-ice hockey, para-powerlifting, para-rowing, para-shooting, para-swimming, para-taekwondo, para-table tennis, para-triathlon, para-volleyball, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby.
Athletes and Teams
Over 4,400 athletes from more than 160 countries are expected to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The athletes will be competing for medals in 549 events.
Venues
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held at a variety of venues across Paris and the surrounding region. The main venues include the Stade de France, the Bercy Arena, and the Paris La Défense Arena.
Tickets
Tickets for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2023. Prices and availability will be announced closer to the Games.
History
The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960. The Games have since been held every four years, coinciding with the Olympic Games. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be the first time that the Games have been held in France.
Legacy
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are expected to have a significant legacy. The Games will raise awareness of disability and promote inclusion. They will also help to develop new sports opportunities for people with disabilities.
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