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Meet Rakshitha Raju: India's 1500m Sensation At Paris Paralympics 2024
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024. She will be competing in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category in the Paralympic Games. This milestone is a testament to Rakshitha's unparalleled resilience and commitment to excellence as per the release of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
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Paris Paralympics declared open amid grand spectacle at Place de la Concorde
Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris inaugurated the 2024 Paralympics on Wednesday with a nearly four-hour-long opening ceremony in the heart of the city.
Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Paralympic Game Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Much like the Olympics, the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony won't be held inside a single stadium. Instead, France's Place de la Concorde - one of its popular public plazas - and the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside it, will host the 4,400-odd athletes set to take part. With France hosting the Paralympic Games for the first time, French artistic director Thomas Jolly has promised a ceremony of spectacular performances. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashree Jadhav will be India's flag-bearers during the opening ceremony.
Meet Rakshitha Raju: India's 1500m Sensation At Paris Paralympics 2024
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024. She will be competing in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category in the Paralympic Games. This milestone is a testament to Rakshitha's unparalleled resilience and commitment to excellence as per the release of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
Paris Paralympics 2024: Full List Of Indians Participating
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games are set to begin with the opening ceremony on Wednesday (August 28). The Olympic Games in Paris were quite disappointing for the Indian contingent, with only 6 medals earned. Neeraj Chopra's silver in the men's javelin throw final was the best India could fetch in the Olympic Games. As the focus shifts to the Para Games, the 84-member strong Indian contingent hopes to better its Tokyo Paralympics tally of 19 medals. In the last edition, India had won 5 gold medals.