Facts, figures and two stars to watch out for at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games!
| | One year to go: the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games The countdown to the next Paralympic Games has hit the 1-year mark!
On 28 August 2024, an exceptional Opening Ceremony will kick off 12 days of action with some 4,400 Para athletes expected to compete across 22 sports, 23 disciplines and 549 events. And on that note, why not explore some of the Para sports? |
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| | | Boccia Similar to pétanque, players throw or roll balls with the aim to be as close as possible to a white target ball. What is the target ball also known as? |
| The ball of goalball Goalball players wear eyeshades at all times and must throw the ball past the opponents and into their net to score goals. How do the players track the ball? |
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| | | Boccia Similar to pétanque, players throw or roll balls with the aim to be as close as possible to a white target ball. What is the target ball also known as? |
| | | | The ball of goalball Goalball players wear eyeshades at all times and must throw the ball past the opponents and into their net to score goals. How do the players track the ball? |
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PARA ATHLETES IN THE SPOTLIGHT |
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| | | Beatrice Vio, Italy’s wheelchair fencing sensation Better known as Bebe, the Italian star is one of very few wheelchair fencers in the world to compete with no forearms and legs. With her two Paralympic gold medals, youthful celebrations and positive joyful attitude, it’s no wonder Bebe has become a fan favourite on and off the fencing piste. |
| Nélia Barbosa, France’s next Para canoe champion? Para canoer Nélia Barbosa made a remarkable Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 as she raced to a silver medal in the KL3 class 200 m. But she has ambitions for more: a podium finish in front of a home crowd at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. |
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| | | Beatrice Vio, Italy’s wheelchair fencing sensation Better known as Bebe, the Italian star is one of very few wheelchair fencers in the world to compete with no forearms and legs. With her two Paralympic gold medals, youthful celebrations and positive joyful attitude, it’s no wonder Bebe has become a fan favourite on and off the fencing piste. |
| | | | Nélia Barbosa, France’s next Para canoe champion? Para canoer Nélia Barbosa made a remarkable Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 as she raced to a silver medal in the KL3 class 200 m. But she has ambitions for more: a podium finish in front of a home crowd at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. |
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| | | Experience the Paralympic Games in person Mark your calendar, the ticketing sales for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to begin on 9 October 2023! |
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Discover the Paris 2024 Paralympics collection |
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| | | Paris 2024 Paralympics Plush Mascot 15cm |
| Paris 2024 Paralympics Logo T-Shirt - White |
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| | | Paris 2024 Paralympics Plush Mascot 15cm |
| | | | Paris 2024 Paralympics Logo T-Shirt - White |
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