Paris 2024 Paralympics Promises Historic Games

The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games are set to begin, featuring 4,400 athletes competing in 549 events across 22 sports over 11 days. The opening ceremony will be held at Place de la Concorde, symbolizing inclusivity in the city's heart. Channel 4's coverage will feature Rose Ayling-Ellis, a deaf actress, reflecting the event’s ethos of valuing athletic achievement over disability. The Games will see a record number of athletes and debuts from Eritrea, Kiribati, and Kosovo. France aims to double its medal count from Tokyo, while top contenders include China, Great Britain, and the US. Notable athletes like wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft and Philippine flag bearers Ernie Gawilan and Agustina Bantiloc will be in the spotlight.