INTRODUCTION
The (NEXT MONTH) Summer Paralympics 2024 is expected to be one of the highlights in sports this year and will mark an exceptional showcase for world-class athletes with disabilities. Held in Paris, France, the Games will feature some of the best athletes from around the world and also act as a platform for gender equality and diversity within sports. Schedule, teams and more explained
Details of Summer Paralympics 2024
- Thursday, August 28 to Sunday, September 8
- Location: Paris, France
- Number of Sports: 22
- Number of Events: Over 500
- Participating Nations: 180+
- Athletes Approximately 4,400
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The 2024 Games will start on August 28 with the Opening Ceremony at Stade de France. The ceremony will be a glittering spectacle of French culture, with performances that celebrate diversity and the world coming together in one place — as represented by 'the Parade of Nations', where all countries (in order) introduce athletes. On September 8, The Closing Ceremony will wrap up the celebration of success at Games M;
Sports and Events
22 sports will be contested at the Paralympics, with these confirmed across 2014 and early 2015 ©IPC
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Sitting Volleyball
- Para Cycling
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Boccia
- Goalball
- Judo
- Para Powerlifting
- Table Tennis
New Additions:
New Para Dance Sport and Para Surfing will be Paralympic Games features for the first time, providing even a hint of innovation to this years event.
Participating Teams
More than 180 nations are due to take part, bringing their leading Paralympic stars. Notable teams include:
Team USA: Competitive athletes in track and field, swimming, wheelchair basketball.
Team China: Para athletics, table tennis powerhouses.
Great Britain: Improving cycling and athletics; also the wheelchair rugby team.
Team Australia: The giant in Wheelchair Basketball and Swimming.
France (Host): Ready to dazzle in the myriad events on its soil.
Key Storylines to Watch
Rising Stars: Who are the new kids who could be stars of the Games to come?
Record Breakers: Many athletes will be aiming to break world records and reach personal bests;
Inspiring Comebacks: look for athletes coming back big from long injuries or setbacks.
How to Watch
Few, however, will find audiences as large and dedicated to fan engagement like the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics. This will be available to watch on television or streaming platforms in addition to the official Paralympics website for direct live updates, scores and highlights.
Conclusion
The Summer Paralympics 2024 in Paris: playing to the heart for only sport can make us one. While we prepare for the Games — please follow these absolutely awe-inspiring athletes who inspire us to all be our best every single day.
Keep checking for further updates as we head closer towards the Games, and definitely bookmark this memorable occasion to remember!
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