Paralympics 2024: Everything you need to know about the Paris Games, including events, British stars, medal chances, and the athletes’ village.
The Paralympic Games will run from August 28 to September 8 in the French city; here is all you need to know – from which sports will feature, the stars from Britain and abroad to watch, and the venues where the events will take place.
When are the Paralympics?
The 2024 Paralympic Games begin on August 28 and conclude on September 8.
Across para athletics, para cycling track, para swimming and para taekwondo, there will be 23 gold medals up for grabs on the Paralympics’ first competitive day of action on August 29.
The final day of 2024 Paralympics will be on September 8, with more medals to be decided in para athletics, para canoe, para swimming and wheelchair basketball.
When are the opening and closing ceremonies – and what will happen?
The Games officially open on August 28 with the opening ceremony, which will be held outside a stadium for the first time in the competition’s history.
Athletes from over 180 nations will join a procession through the streets of Paris, passing some of the French capital’s iconic landmarks, such as the Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde.
The inclusion-focused ceremony will allow members of the public to watch along the route, with formal events conducted in front of ticket-holding spectators at Place de la Concorde.
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