The 2024 Summer Paralympics: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The 2024 Summer Paralympics, officially known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is an international multi-sport event for athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. The Games will be held in Paris, France, from August 28th to September 8th, 2024.

History

The Paralympic Games were first held in Rome, Italy, in 1960, and have since been held every four years, following the Summer Olympic Games.

Participating Countries and Athletes

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will feature around 4,400 athletes from over 160 countries.

Sports

The Games will include 22 sports, including:

• Archery
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Boccia
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Equestrian
• Football 5-a-side
• Football 7-a-side
• Goalball
• Judo
• Paratriathlon
• Powerlifting
• Rowing
• Rugby
• Shooting
• Sitting volleyball
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Taekwondo
• Volleyball
• Wheelchair basketball
• Wheelchair fencing
• Wheelchair rugby
• Wheelchair tennis

Venues

The Games will be held in a variety of venues across Paris, including:

• Stade de France
• Accor Arena
• Palais des Sports de Paris
• Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Tickets

Tickets for the Games will go on sale in 2023. For more information, visit the official website of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.