Paris Paralympics organisers announce two million tickets sold
Organisers of the Paris Paralympics announced Tuesday that over two million tickets have been sold as the Games prepare to open.
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Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony
Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have competed at a combined nine Paralympics, will lead Canada's delegation at Wednesday's opening ceremony at 1:20 p.m. ET at Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris.
Rakshitha Raju Set To Make India Proud At Paris Paralympics 2024 As First Indian Female Athlete In 1500m Race
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, starting from August 28, 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.
Mary Fitzgerald tells us what the Paralympics is all about
At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 35 athletes will be competing for Ireland. Here, Mary Fitzgerald tells us about the games and how important it is to look at what people can do, instead of what they can't do.
Paralympics: Pakistan's Sole Para-Athlete Haider Ali Leaves For Paris
Haider Ali, Pakistan's only para-athlete participating in the upcoming Paris Paralympics, departed for the French capital along with his coach Akbar Ali on Monday. The opening ceremony scheduled on August 28 will mark the official commencement of the Games after the successful conclusion of the Olympics earlier this month. Haider, a native of Gujranwala, will represent Pakistan in the F37 category of the discus throw event on September 6. This will be Haider's fifth appearance at the quadrennial event. He won a gold medal in the discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a throw of 55.26 meters.
Prepared For Any Eventuality, Shooter Rudransh Khandelwal Eyes Success In Maiden Paris Paralympics 2024
Being prepared for any eventuality and remaining confident in his ability is 17-year-old pistol marksman Rudransh Khandelwal's mantra in life as he embarks on a journey to bring glory from the Paris Paralympics. Having lost his left leg in a freak mishap when he was just eight-years-old, the teenaged Bharatpur boy never let disability come in his way as he excelled in shooting sport to become the world No.1 in 50m pistol (SH1) and is now aiming for nothing less than a gold in his maiden Paralympics.
Confident That India Will Win More Than 25 Medals In Paris Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia
After a spectacular performance at the Tokyo Paralympics, India is aiming to better its performance as the country is sending its largest-ever contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. With 84 para-athletes participating this time in the mega event, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia is confident that India will surpass the last edition's medal tally. With three Paralympic medals and many accolades in the World Para Athletics Championships under his belt, Jhajharia brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the role. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Jhajharia shared insights into India's enhanced preparations, the support system propelling athletes forward, and his expectations from the upcoming Games.
95 Officials To Accompany 84 Paris Paralympics Participants To Look After Their 'Special Needs'
The 84-member Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28 will be accompanied by 95 officials as many participants will have their personal coaches and escorts travelling with them to take care of their special needs. The total strength of the Indian contingent will thus have 179 members. Out of the 95, as many as 77 are team officials, nine are contingent medical officials and another nine contingent officials. India is sending the largest number of participants in the Paris Paralympics (August 28 to September 8) with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports.