The stage is set for some epic battles. As the Paris Paralympics Games are set to start on August 28 and run until September 8. A total of 22 sports will feature, with 4,400 athletes participating. Just a week ago, we witnessed top athletes breaking Olympic records in Paris. And now it’s time for para-athletes to shine. Interestingly, this is the first time France is hosting the Summer Paralympics, they previously hosted only the Winter Paralympics, way back in 1992. As anticipation builds, see the critical details that will give you a clear vision of the upcoming mega event.
How many sports are there in the Paralympics?
As mentioned, a total of 22 sports will be featured over the course of two weeks, setting the pace from blind football to track and field events to swimming. Everything has been included by the IOC committee. Have a detailed look at all the sports in the Paralympics.
| Sport | Category |
|---|---|
| Blind football | Team Sport |
| Para-archery | Individual Sport |
| Para-athletics | Individual Sport |
| Boccia | Individual Sport |
| Goalball | Team Sport |
| Para-badminton | Individual Sport |
| Para-canoe | Individual Sport |
| Para-cycling | Individual Sport |
| Para-equestrian | Individual Sport |
| Para-judo | Individual Sport |
| Para-powerlifting | Individual Sport |
| Para-rowing | Individual Sport |
| Para-taekwondo | Individual Sport |
| Para-triathlon | Individual Sport |
| Para-table tennis | Individual Sport |
| Sitting volleyball | Team Sport |
| Wheelchair basketball | Team Sport |
| Wheelchair fencing | Individual Sport |
| Wheelchair rugby | Team Sport |
| Wheelchair tennis | Individual Sport |
| Para-swimming | Individual Sport |
| Shooting Para-sport | Individual Sport |
Paris Paralympics venues
Speaking of venues, we can expect that all the locations used in the Paris Olympics 2024 will also be used in this tournament. This includes Stade de France for athletics. And Roland Garros for wheelchair tennis, and the Seine River, which will host the swimming events.
| Sport | Venue |
| Wheelchair fencing | Grand Palais |
| Para-taekwondo | Grand Palais |
| Blind football | Grand Palais |
| Para-triathlon | Central Paris |
| Swimming (Para-triathlon) | Seine River |
How many Indian athletes will compete at Paris Paralympics?
India will send a contingent of 84 athletes to the Paris Paralympics, the largest lineup to date. Previously, India sent 54 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, where they performed exceptionally well, winning 19 medals as five gold, eight silver, and six bronze. It will be interesting to see how things goes for them this time.
Experienced Indian para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav have been named joint flag-bearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony.
How many countries will participate in the Paris Paralympics?
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will see a total of more than 180 countries participating, with over 4,000 athletes showcasing their talent from August 28 to September 8.
