Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sports

Para archery

Para archery was one of the eight Paralympic sports contested at the inaugural Games in Rome in 1960. Since then, it has grown around the world. At Paris 2024, up to 140 athletes will shoot for the podium at the Invalides.

Para athletics

Para athletics is the largest sport on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme in terms of participating athletes and the number of medal events. Up to 1,069 athletes will compete across 164 medal events, including the fan-favourite 100m races and marathons.

Para badminton

Para badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport, characterised by dynamic action, powerful and speedy shots. It was included in the Paralympic sport programme for the first time at Tokyo 2020. In Paris, there will be up to 120 athletes competing in 16 medal events.

Blind football

Blind football is men’s five-a-side football adapted for athletes with a vision impairment. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, eight teams – Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, France, China, Japan, Colombia and Turkiye – will play for the podium at the foot of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower.

Boccia

Boccia is one of the two sports in the Paris 2024 sports programme without an Olympic counterpart. A total of 124 athletes will compete across 11 medal events at the South Paris Arena.

Para canoe

Para canoe is the fierce battle of the fastest paddlers on flat water. There will be up to 100 athletes showcasing their strength, technique and determination as they power to the finish line at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Para cycling

Athletes from around the world will showcase their speed and technique when cycling events start on 29 August, the day after the Opening Ceremony. There are two disciplines in Para cycling: road and track, and a lot to look forward to.

Para equestrian

Para equestrian is the only artistic sport at the Paralympic Games and was first contested at Atlanta 1996. It promises to excite spectators when athletes and horses perform in complete harmony at the Chateau de Versailles, an historic symbol of French royalty.

Get to know more about the sport and witness Paralympic royalty crowed at Paris 2024.

Goalball

Goalball is a fast and tense sport, played exclusively by athletes with vision impairment. It is one of the two sports in the Paris 2024 sports programme without an Olympic counterpart.

Paris 2024 will feature eight teams, including hosts France, each in both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

Para judo

Paralympic judo is exclusive for athletes with vision impairments. The Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 148 athletes competing in 16 medal events.

Para powerlifting

Para powerlifting is the ultimate test of upper body strength. It is one of the fastest growing Para sports in terms of the number of participants. Up to 180 athletes will take the spotlight at Paris 2024.

Para rowing

Para rowing is the ultimate test of strength and stamina. At Paris 2024, athletes propel across 2,000 metres on a boat using oars to be the fastest in a six-lane battle. There will be up to 104 athletes competing in five medal events at Paris 2024.

Shooting Para sport

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will see up to 160 athletes from around the world showcasing their talent and technique. There will be 13 medal events taking place at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre in central France.