Paralympics 2024: Opening ceremony, how to watch and everything you need to know
After what might be considered the first true post-Covid Olympics, the Paralympic Games are set to take place in Paris. Learn more about who to watch for this year.
The summer of games is not over.
After what might be considered the first true post-Covid Olympics, the Paralympic Games are set to take place in Paris beginning Wednesday, running for 11 days through Sept. 8.
Here’s what to keep an eye on during the opening ceremony, including the biggest American stars competing over the first few days of the Games.
Many paralympic events are classified based on an athlete’s impairment such as T/S11 (athletes with extremely low visual acuity and/or no light perception ) and T/S37 (ambulant events for athletes with a movement disorder, including cerebral palsy). For a full list of classifications, click here.
The battle for the 549 gold medals up for grabs begins Wednesday with a historic opening ceremony. For the first time, the festivities will not take place in a stadium.
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