The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: A Guide for Fans
What are the Paralympic Games?
The Paralympic Games are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960.
When and where will the 2024 Paralympic Games be held?
The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris, France.
What sports will be featured at the 2024 Paralympic Games?
The 2024 Paralympic Games will feature 22 sports, including both individual and team sports.
Individual sports
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Boccia
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Goalball
- Judo
- Paracanoe
- Paratriathlon
- Powerlifting
- Rowing
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wheelchair fencing
- Wheelchair rugby
- Wheelchair tennis
Team sports
- Blind football
- Football 5-a-side
- Goalball
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wheelchair handball
- Wheelchair rugby
How can I get tickets for the 2024 Paralympic Games?
Tickets for the 2024 Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2023.
Tickets will be available through the official website of the 2024 Paralympic Games.
What is the history of the Paralympic Games?
The Paralympic Games were first held in Rome, Italy, in 1960.
The Games were originally called the International Stoke Mandeville Games and were for athletes with spinal cord injuries.
The Games were renamed the Paralympic Games in 1988.
How many athletes will compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games?
Around 4,400 athletes will compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
What are the goals of the Paralympic Games?
The goals of the Paralympic Games are to:
- Promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society
- Showcase the athletic abilities of people with disabilities
- Inspire people with disabilities to participate in sports and other activities
Conclusion
The 2024 Paralympic Games will be a major sporting event that will bring together athletes with disabilities from around the world.
The Games will be a celebration of the athletic abilities of people with disabilities and will help to promote their inclusion in society.
