The Paralympics 2024 in Paris
Introduction
The Paralympics is a major international sports event where athletes with disabilities compete. It takes place every four years, just like the Olympics and includes sports adapted for athletes with physical, vision, or intellectual impairments.
The Paralympics promote inclusion and showcase the incredible abilities of these athletes. There are both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, featuring sports like wheelchair basketball, para-swimming, and para-skiing. Prosthetic devices and wheelchair adaptions are often used in this sports to help empower some of the participants.
Events in the 2024 Paralympics
The 2024 Summer Paralympics will also be held in Paris, France, following the Olympics. The games are scheduled from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
Key Dates:
Opening Ceremony: August 28, 2024
Competitions Begin: August 29, 2024
Closing Ceremony: September 8, 2024
Key Sports:
Athletics (Track and Field): August 30 - September 8
Swimming: August 29 - September 7
Wheelchair Basketball: August 29 - September 8
Wheelchair Rugby: August 30 - September 7
Cycling (Track and Road): August 29 - September 7
Sitting Volleyball: August 29 - September 7
New Events:
Para-Taekwondo
Para-Badminton
The full detailed schedule, including event times, will be released closer to the games.
Why should you Watch?
The 2024 Paralympics aim to leave a lasting legacy by promoting disability awareness and inclusion in society, not just through sports but also through cultural initiatives and education.
Overall, the 2024 Paralympics will be a celebration of athletic excellence, human spirit, and the ongoing movement for greater equality and accessibility in sports and society.
What to expect Onchain:
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The Paralympics 2024 is coming up! Check out my article on what to expect this year ✨
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