Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: the programme of events
After the Paris Olympic Games, it’s time for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! From August 28, 2024, the capital will be the stage for sporting performances by para-athletes from all over the world. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule and highlights that will punctuate this event.
With 22 sports and 23 disciplines, the 11 days of competition promise to be rich in excitement. The competitions kick off on August 29 with a packed program. Indeed, 11 para-sports will open the ball, including wheelchair rugby. Here, Great Britain will be defending its title against the vengeful United States! The first medals will also be awarded today, notably at the Vélodrome National de St-Quentin-en-Yvelines for the para-cycling track events, and at the Grand Palais forthe para-taekwondo finals.
The Paris La Défense Arena will host the first para-swimming finals. At the sites des Invalides, archers will compete in a historic setting, while theArena Bercy will be the place to be for wheelchair basketball tournaments. Finally, theArena Paris Sud will be buzzing with boccia, a sport similar to pétanque, para table tennis and goalball. goalball. Goalball is a team opposition sport designed for the visually impaired, but also open to the able-bodied. All in all, a non-stop spectacle for sports-loving spectators.
10 Days of Para Swimming and Para Athletics
Para athletics and para swimming will be the stars of this year’s event. These para-sports occupy 10 days of the Paralympic calendar! The para-athletics events, ranging from running to jumping to throwing, will be held at the Stade de France, while para-swimming will thrill the Paris La Défense Arena. The first weekend (August 31 – September 1) will be particularly busy, with 16 para-sports on the Saturday program. The gardens of the Château de Versailles will host the para equestrian events. In Vaires-sur-Marne, para-rowing events will also get underway, followed by para-canoeing the following weekend. Finally, the para triathlon will take to the streets of Paris, starting from the Pont d’Iéna!
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: 2 weekends of madness
The second weekend of competitions (September 7-8) promises to be just as spectacular, with some grand finals. Para judo will take place at theArena Champ de Mars. Armchair fencing will take place in the majestic nave of the Grand Palais. Para-cycling road races will start in Clichy-sous-Bois. The wheelchair tennis tournament at Roland-Garros and the cecifoot matches at the foot of the Eiffel Tower will round off these sporting days in style.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promise to be an unforgettable spectacle. These Games will celebrate the excellence, determination and diversity of para-athletes. Each day will be a unique opportunity to witness extraordinary performances and share unparalleled moments of emotion.
