Mark Your Calendar: PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024 Dates in France Announced!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games competition calendar finalized, showcasing a spectacular showcase of talent and diversity in sports. Scheduled to take place from August 28th to September 8th 2024, this global sporting event promises to be an awe-inspiring showcase of athletic prowess and determination.

France, with its rich history and passion for sports, is thrilled to welcome athletes from around the world to participate in the Paralympic Games. The event will be held in various iconic venues across the country, with Paris being the central hub for the majority of competitions.

The Paralympic Games are a testament to the remarkable capabilities of athletes with physical impairments or disabilities. These games go beyond sports; they embody the spirit of inclusivity, determination, and resilience, breaking barriers and challenging perceptions.

Discovering Paralympism 

Paralympism, a celebration of human spirit in sports, captivates hearts worldwide. Born from the desire for inclusion, it showcases athletes with disabilities pushing boundaries and shattering stereotypes.

The roots of Paralympism trace back to the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948, where injured veterans found healing through sports. Today, it stands as a symbol of progress and inspiration.

Athletes will compete in a diverse range of sports, including wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, seated volleyball, and many more. The games will not only provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills but also serve as a catalyst for promoting disability awareness and inclusivity in society.

Spectators and fans from all corners of the globe eagerly await the PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024, ready to witness history in the making. With outstanding sportsmanship and camaraderie on display, these games are sure to leave a lasting impact on both participants and viewers alike.

As the PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024 dates approach, be sure to mark your calendar and join in the celebration of human strength and perseverance. Let us come together to support these extraordinary athletes as they inspire us all to break barriers and achieve the extraordinary!

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Paralympic Calendar of the Paris 2024 Games

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating inclusivity and the indomitable spirit of these incredible athletes. Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: an event not to be missed! The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Competition Calendar is meticulously crafted, offering athletes and spectators an extraordinary lineup of events to witness the exceptional athleticism and inclusivity of the Paralympic movement.

Blind football: from August 30 to September 7 at the Eiffel Tower Stadium. Medal presentations are scheduled for the September 7 session.

Boccia: from August 29 to September 5 at the Arena Paris Sud 1. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 1, 2 and 5.

Goalball: from August 29th to September 5th at the Arena Paris Sud 6. Medal presentations are scheduled in the September 5th session.

Para archery: August 29 to September 5 at Les Invalides. Medals will be awarded in the sessions of August 31 and September 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Para athletics: from August 30 to September 8 at the Stade de France. Medal ceremonies are scheduled during all sessions.

Para badminton: from August 29 to September 2 at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 1 and 2.

Para canoe: from September 6 to 8 at the Vaires-sur-Marne water sports stadium. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 7 and 8.

Para equitation (para dressage): from September 3 to 7 at the Château de Versailles. Medals will be awarded during all sessions.

Para judo: from September 5 to 7 at the Arena Champ de Mars. Medal presentations are scheduled for all sessions.

Para powerlifting: from September 4 to 8 at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle. Medals will be awarded during all sessions.

Para road cycling: from September 4 to 7 in Clichy-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis. Medals will be awarded at all sessions.

Para rowing: from August 30 to September 1 at the Vaires-sur-Marne water sports stadium. Medals will be awarded in the September 1st session.

Para shooting sports: from August 30 to September 5 at the National Shooting Center of Châteauroux. Medals will be awarded at all sessions.

Para swimming: August 29 to September 7 at the Arena la Défense. Medals will be awarded during all sessions.

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Para table tennis: from August 29 to September 7 at the Arena Paris Sud 4. Medal presentations are scheduled in the sessions of August 30 and 31 and September 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Para taekwondo: from August 29 to 31 at the Grand Palais. Medals will be awarded during all sessions.

Para track cycling: from August 29 to September 1 at the Vélodrome national de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Medals will be awarded during all sessions.

Para triathlon: from September 1 to 2 at the Alexandre III bridge. Medals will be awarded in all sessions.

Sitting volleyball: from August 29 to September 7 at the Arena Paris Nord. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 6 and 7.

Wheelchair basketball: from August 29 to September 8 at the Arena Bercy. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 7 and 8.

Wheelchair fencing: from September 3 to 7 at the Grand Palais. Medals will be awarded at all sessions.

Wheelchair rugby: from August 29 to September 2 at the Arena Champ de Mars. Medal presentations are scheduled in the September 2 session.

Wheelchair tennis: from August 30 to September 7 at the Roland-Garros Stadium. Medals will be awarded during the sessions of September 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Source: https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-paralympic-games-is-out/

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