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Best Para athletics moments of Paris 2024
The USA’s Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal and celebrated with his wife and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall
Incredible Indian athletes make their mark in Paris
India bagged 29 medals at Paris 2024 for their most successful Paralympic campaign ever
Paris 2024 stars: How France fell in love with Gabrielzinho
With remarkable performances, infectious smiles, and impeccable dance moves on the podium, the Brazilian S2 swimmer captivated fans and was called "Pelé of the Pools" by French media after his three gold medals at La Defense Arena in the Paralympic Games
Best sitting volleyball moments of Paris 2024
Iran won an eighth Paralympic men's sitting volleyball gold, with Morteza Mehrzadselakjani leading the way
Best blind football moments of Paris 2024
France become the second-ever nation to win Paralympic gold
Paralympians propose in the ‘City of Love’
Happy tears flowed as Paralympians chose Paris to become engaged
Best Para badminton moments of Paris 2024
Mariam Eniola Bolaji became the first African player to win a badminton medal at either the Olympic or Paralympic Games
Best wheelchair basketball moments of Paris 2024
The Netherlands' women's wheelchair basketball team became back-to-back champions with a win over the USA
Best Para archery moments of Paris 2024
Armless Archer Matt Stutzman won his maiden Paralympic gold at his fourth and final Games
Best Para cycling moments of Paris 2024
Jetze Plat won two Para cycling road gold medals to add to a Paralympic triathlon title
about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place between 28 August and 8 September, will bring together as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. The athletes will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports, taking the spotlight at some of Paris' most iconic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais.
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Paris hosted 2024's Paralympics. France hosted the summer Paralympic Games for the first time in history.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games took place from 28 August to 8 September 2024.
The Opening Ceremony took place on 28 August and served as a grand kickoff to the 12-day sporting event in Paris.
Paralympians took centre stage during Paris 2024 at some of the most iconic landmarks, including at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles. Find out more about the Paris 2024 Paralympic venues.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games saw more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. The first Paralympic summer Games in the French capital showcased 22 sports, including both individual and team sports.