Spectacular Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Paris Paralympics 2024

News Today: Spectacular opening ceremony launches Paris 2024 Paralympic Games amid grandeur.

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games began with a spectacular opening ceremony, drawing thousands of spectators as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde. This event marked a historic moment as it was the first time in the French capital that the Paralympics opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium.

The ceremony, held on a perfect summer evening, featured a vibrant parade from the Arc de Triomphe down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, culminating at Place de la Concorde. Organizers estimated that around 65,000 people attended, enjoying free access to the parade before the ticketed open-air event. This grand opening set the stage for 11 days of exhilarating sports, making this the first summer Paralympic Games hosted by France.

Approximately 4,400 athletes from a record 168 delegations are set to compete in 22 Paralympic sports, vying for 549 gold medals in the City of Light. Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, heralded the ceremony as the beginning of “the Paralympic revolution” driven by the athletes. He commended the participants for their resilience and determination, stating, “Tonight, you are inviting us to change our perspectives, change our attitudes, change our society to finally give every person their full place.”

The opening ceremony was more than a celebration; it was a powerful call to action for inclusivity and change. It invited the world to see beyond limitations and embrace the spirit of the Paralympics, where there are “no limits.”

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