The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games will bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a major international sporting event. Scheduled from August 29 to September 9, the Games will take place in Paris, marking the first time the city has hosted the Paralympics.
Notable athletes expected to participate include Tatyana McFadden, an American wheelchair racer with multiple Paralympic medals, and Cuban sprinter Omara Durand, who holds several world records, will also be a key competitor.
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The Paralympic Games, first held in Rome in 1960, have grown steadily in scale and recognition. The event showcases the abilities of athletes with disabilities in a variety of sports, including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and sitting volleyball.
The Paris 2024 edition will continue this tradition, focusing on the skill and determination of Paralympians while promoting inclusion and accessibility in sports. With its long history and diverse range of competitors, the Games are expected to offer strong performances and notable moments.
Where can I stream the 2024 Paralympic Games in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics is available to stream live and for free on TVNZ+.
What sports are playing at the 2024 Paralympics?
There are 22 sports sanctioned at this year’s 2024 Summer Paralympics, including two of the newer sports of Badminton and Taekwondo.
Here’s a full list – Para archery, Para athletics, Para badminton, Blind football, Boccia, Para canoe, Para cycling, Para equestrian, Goalball, Para judo, Para powerlifting, Para rowing, Shooting Para sport, Sitting volleyball, Para swimming, Para table tennis, Para taekwondo, Para triathlon, Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair fencing, Wheelchair rugby, Wheelchair tennis.
