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Following the conclusion of Olympic Games In Paris, all eyes are on the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games, where more than 4,000 athletes representing more than 150 countries are expected to participate in 22 sports.
This is the first time France has hosted a Summer Paralympic Games, having hosted the 1992 Winter Games in Tignes and Albertville.
Several Olympic venues – including Roland Garros, the gardens of the Palace of Versailles and the Stade de France – are hosting events once again. Here’s everything you need to know about this summer’s Paralympic Games.
When do the Paralympics start: date and time
The Opening Ceremony of the Summer Paralympic Games will be held on Wednesday, August 28. The first day of competition will be held on Thursday, August 29. The last day of competition and the Closing Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 8. The start times for each day will be similar to the Olympic Games, with an early start and events throughout the day.
Paralympic Games tickets: prices and how to get them
Tickets are still available through the official website which You can access by clicking on this linkPrices include full day discovery tickets for €24 (£20.50), allowing you to watch multiple sessions in a day (access to qualifying sessions for the day). Another offer is the chance to buy two children’s tickets for just €10 for every two adult tickets purchased. As always, more expensive seats are available in the hospitality sections.
Paralympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony
As was the case with the Olympics, the Paralympic Games opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium, but will include some of Paris' most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde and Trocadero.
“While the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony will be the first of its kind, its massive and popular concept is, for me, first and foremost, a great source of inspiration,” said Thomas Joly, Artistic Director of the ceremony.
“From the Champs-Élysées to the Place de la Concorde, I look forward to creating this spectacle that will change the heart of Paris, with shows that have never been seen before.
“It is a fantastic event that will showcase Paralympic athletes and the values they embody. It is an event that will unite spectators and TV viewers around the world around the unique spirit of the Paralympic Games.”
How can I watch the Paralympics?
Channel 4 has exclusive live TV coverage in the UK with more than 1,300 hours of scheduled coverage. You can also watch via the online streaming service or on Channel 4’s YouTube channel. The BBC says it will run a dedicated evening show about the Paralympics on most evenings.
What sports are included in the Paralympics?
There are 22 sports at the Paralympic Games with a total of 549 gold medals. The last time they were held in Tokyo, British Paralympians were second in the medal table behind China. The full list of sports is as follows:
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Football for the blind
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Bokia
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goal ball
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Parakarite archery
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Paralympic Athletics
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Para badminton
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Paracanoa
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Cycling for people with special needs
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Paralympic Equestrian
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Para judo
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Weightlifting for people with special needs
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Paralympic rowing
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Paralympic swimming
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Paralympic table tennis
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Para Taekwondo
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Para triathlon
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Paralympic shooting
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sitting volleyball
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wheelchair basketball
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wheelchair fence
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Wheelchair Rugby
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wheelchair tennis
Who are the British Paralympic stars to watch?
Around 220 Paralympic athletes will compete at the British Paralympics in Paris, with blind football, goalball and sitting volleyball the only sports out of 22 not to feature a British team. Athletes to watch include Holly Arnold in blind athletics; Matt Bush in taekwondo; Rachel Chong in badminton; Hannah Cockcroft in blind athletics; Funmi O’Dwyer in blind athletics; David Smith in boccia; Claire Taggart in boccia; Iona Winnifrith in swimming; and Thomas Young in blind athletics.
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