Paris 2024

Paralympic Games

28 August - 8 September

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sports

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place between 28 August and 8 September, will see more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. The first Paralympic summer Games in the French capital will showcase 22 sports, including both individual and team sports.

Every week, we will take a close look at one of the 22 sports on the Paris 2024 programme and share everything you need to know ahead of the Paralympics. Discover more about each sport and prepare for the spectacle in the City of Light.

Para Archery

Para Archery

Para archery was one of the eight Paralympic sports contested at the inaugural Games in Rome in 1960. Since then, it has grown around the world. At Paris 2024, up to 140 athletes will shoot for the podium at the Invalides.

All You Need to Know about Para Archery 🏹🎯

All You Need to Know about Para Archery 🏹🎯

Welcome to the first episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para archery 🎯. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Athletics

Para Athletics

Para athletics is the largest sport on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme in terms of participating athletes and the number of medal events. Up to 1,069 athletes will compete across 164 medal events, including the fan-favourite 100m races and marathons.

All You Need to Know about Para Athletics 🏃‍♂️

All You Need to Know about Para Athletics 🏃‍♂️

  Welcome to the second episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para athletics. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Badminton

Para Badminton

Para badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport, characterised by dynamic action, powerful and speedy shots. It was included in the Paralympic sport programme for the first time at Tokyo 2020. In Paris, there will be up to 120 athletes competing in 16 medal events.

Blind Football

Blind Football

Blind football is men’s five-a-side football adapted for athletes with a vision impairment. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, eight teams – Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, France, China, Japan, Colombia and Turkiye – will play for the podium at the foot of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower.

All You Need to Know about Blind football ⚽

All You Need to Know about Blind football ⚽

Welcome to the third episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about blind football. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Ones To Watch | Blind Football | Paralympic Games

Ones to watch in blind football

The seven blind football athletes you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France this summer

BOCCIA

Boccia

Boccia is one of the two sports in the Paris 2024 sports programme without an Olympic counterpart. A total of 124 athletes will compete across 11 medal events at the South Paris Arena.

All You Need to Know about Boccia 🧑‍🦼

All You Need to Know about Boccia 🧑‍🦼

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about boccia. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

A Korean boccia player uses a a pointer with his mouth to position the ball on the ramp

Introduction to boccia

All you need to know about boccia, a precision ball game that made its Paralympic debut 40 years ago

🌟 Paris 2024 Spotlight: Ones to Watch in Boccia Unveiled! 🏅

Ones to Watch in boccia

The ten boccia athletes you should be looking out for when the Paris 2024 Paralympics kick off in France this summer

Adam Peska and Ivana Peskova smiling with their gold medals

How Paralympic boccia medallists and assistants create a dream team

In the BC3 category, Para athletes can compete together with an assistant – and they take the podium together at the Paralympic Games. With the boccia competition heating up at the first European Para Championships in Rotterdam, we introduce you to three pairs putting on an amazing show

Para Canoe

Para Canoe

Para canoe is the fierce battle of the fastest paddlers on flat water. There will be up to 100 athletes showcasing their strength, technique and determination as they power to the finish line at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

All You Need to Know about Para Canoe 🚣

All You Need to Know about Para Canoe 🚣

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para canoe 🚣. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

four male Para canoeists paddling in a race

Introduction to Para canoe

Para canoe is the fierce battle of the fastest paddlers on flat water. Get to know more about the sport as we approach the Paris 2024 Paralympics

🌊🛶 Navigating to Gold: Para Canoe Ones to Watch at Paris 2024

Ones to Watch in Para canoe

The ten athletes in Para canoe you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France this summer

Para Cycling

Para cycling

Athletes from around the world will showcase their speed and technique when cycling events start on 29 August, the day after the Opening Ceremony. There are two disciplines in Para cycling: road and track, and a lot to look forward to.

All You Need to Know about Para Cycling 🚴‍♂️

All You Need to Know about Para Cycling 🚴‍♂️

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para cycling. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Equestrian

Para equestrian

Para equestrian is the only artistic sport at the Paralympic Games and was first contested at Atlanta 1996. It promises to excite spectators when athletes and horses perform in complete harmony at the Chateau de Versailles, an historic symbol of French royalty. Get to know more about the sport and witness Paralympic royalty crowed at Paris 2024.

All You Need to Know about Para Equestrian 🐎

All You Need to Know about Para Equestrian 🐎

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para equestrian 🐎. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

A female Para equestrian athlete rides a horse

Introduction to Para equestrian

The sport that epitomises harmony between riders and horses will be contested for the ninth time at the Paris 2024 Paralympics

Goalball

Para Goalball

Goalball is a fast and tense sport, played exclusively by athletes with vision impairment. It is one of the two sports in the Paris 2024 sports programme without an Olympic counterpart. Paris 2024 will feature eight teams, including hosts France, each in both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

All You Need to Know about Goalball

All You Need to Know about Goalball

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about goalball. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Judo

Para Judo

Paralympic judo is exclusive for athletes with vision impairments. The Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 148 athletes competing in 16 medal events.

All You Need to Know about Para Judo 🥋

All You Need to Know about Para Judo 🥋

  Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para judo 🥋. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Two female judo athletes in action at Tokyo 2020

Introduction to Para judo

Up to 148 Para judokas from around the world will take the spotlight at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Paris 2024 Countdown: Unveiling Para Judo's Ones to Watch!

Ones to Watch in Para judo

Para judo athletes you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France in less than 120 days

Para Powerlifting

Para Powerlifting

Para powerlifting is the ultimate test of upper body strength. It is one of the fastest growing Para sports in terms of the number of participants. Up to 180 athletes will take the spotlight at Paris 2024.

All You Need to Know about Para Powerlifting 🏋️‍♂️

All You Need to Know about Para Powerlifting 🏋️‍♂️

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para powerlifting 🏋️‍♂️. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Rowing

Para Rowing

Para rowing is the ultimate test of strength and stamina. At Paris 2024, athletes propel across 2,000 metres on a boat using oars to be the fastest in a six-lane battle. There will be up to 104 athletes competing in five medal events at Paris 2024.

All You Need to Know about Para Rowing 🚣

All You Need to Know about Para Rowing 🚣

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para rowing. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Shooting Para Sport

Shooting Para Sport

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will see up to 160 athletes from around the world showcasing their talent and technique. There will be 13 medal events taking place at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre in central France.

All You Need to Know about Shooting Para Sport

All You Need to Know about Shooting Para Sport

  Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about shooting Para sport. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Sitting Volleyball

Sitting Volleyball

Sitting volleyball is a team sport featuring constant motion, communication and bursts of explosiveness. There will be eight men’s and eight women’s teams competing at Paris 2024. In the men’s tournament, hosts France will be joined by Tokyo 2020 gold medallists Islamic Republic of Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. The women’s event will feature France, USA, China, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Rwanda and Slovenia.

All You Need to Know about Sitting Volleyball 🏐

All You Need to Know about Sitting Volleyball 🏐

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about sitting volleyball. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

Para swimming was one of the eight sports at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960. At Paris 2024, over 600 athletes will compete across 141 medal events at the Paris La Defense Arena.

All You Need to Know about Para Swimming 🏊

All You Need to Know about Para Swimming 🏊

  Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para swimming. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Para Table Tennis

Para Table Tennis

Para table tennis is characterised by fast and explosive rallies. As many as 280 athletes will compete for gold in 31 medal events.

Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Para Table Tennis 🏓

Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Para Table Tennis 🏓

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about Para table tennis 🏓. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

A male Para table tennis player prepares to return the ball.

Joo targeting second Para table tennis gold

Having only picked up a paddle competitively at the age of 40, Republic of Korea's Young Dae Joo is targeting a second Paralympic gold medal at 51 years old. And he is also aiming to compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Para Taekwondo

Para Taekwondo

Para taekwondo is an contact sport known for its fast and powerful kicks to the body. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, up to 120 athletes will compete in 10 medal events.

#ChangeStartsWithSport - 🥋 How Para Taekwondo Boosted Ivan Mikulic's Confidence 💪

#ChangeStartsWithSport - 🥋 How Para Taekwondo Boosted Ivan Mikulic's Confidence 💪

    Join Ivan Mikulic from Croatia in this episode of the #ChangeStartsWithSport series as he shares his journey in Para Taekwondo. Starting at a young age, Ivan fell in love with the sport and never looked back. Born without his left forearm, Ivan adapted and thrived, using a prosthetic arm at the gym. Para sport has boosted his confidence and focus, helping him achieve his dreams. With his sights set on gold at Paris 2024, Ivan's preparation is going strong, and he invites you to cheer him on to victory! 🌟🥋 The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.

Lisa Gjessing of Denmark in action

Introduction to Para taekwondo

Para taekwondo made its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020. There will be up to 120 athletes competing in the sport at Paris 2024

Para Triathlon

Para Triathlon

Para triathlon requires endurance, strength and trusted teamwork to make it to the finish line. Up to 120 athletes will compete in 11 medal events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Meet Alexis Hanquinquant, the Inspiring French Para Triathlon Icon 🇫🇷💪

Meet Alexis Hanquinquant, the Inspiring French Para Triathlon Icon 🇫🇷💪

In this episode of the Game Changers series, we follow Alexis Hanquinquant, a Para triathlon champion from France. After losing his leg in a work accident, Alexis turned his adversity into triumph, becoming a Paralympic gold medalist.   Discover how Para sport transformed his life, his journey to the top, and his relentless pursuit of excellence.   The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.

A male Para triathlon athlete reacts as he crosses the finishline

Hideki Uda training to return to Paralympic spotlight

Japan's Hideki Uda is set to compete in this month's World Triathlon Para Series Montreal, the final event on the qualification race calendar for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The Tokyo 2020 silver medallist shares his training routine

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair basketball brings the exciting hoop game to the Paralympics. Eight men’s and eight women’s national teams will compete in the French capital.

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Basketball 🏀

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Basketball 🏀

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about wheelchair basketball 🏀. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Wheelchair Fencing

Wheelchair Fencing

Wheelchair fencing was one of the eight sports included at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960 and has been featured at every summer Games since. As many as 96 wheelchair fencing athletes will compete in 16 medal events at Paris 2024.

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Fencing 🤺

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Fencing 🤺

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme. In this episode, we will learn all the details about wheelchair fencing 🤺. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered. Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair rugby is a full-contact sport that was introduced to the Paralympic Games more than two decades ago. Eight teams – France, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Japan and the USA - will compete in Paris.

Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Rugby 🏐

Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Rugby 🏐

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about wheelchair rugby 🏐. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair tennis is a sport that requires dynamic movement, tactics and incredible racquet skills. There will be 96 athletes from around the world competing in six medal events at the iconic Roland-Garros Stadium.

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Tennis 🎾

All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Tennis 🎾

Welcome to the new episode of the 🇫🇷 'Paris 2024 #SportExplainers' series, created in partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz and Paris 2024. These videos are your guide to the 22 sports featured in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme.   In this episode, we will learn all the details about wheelchair tennis 🎾. From equipment to competition rules, we've got you covered.   Watch, learn, and prepare to be amazed by the athletes competing at Paris 2024, from 28 August to 8 September.

A male wheelchair tennis player poses for a photo after winning the 2024 French Open

Oda takes Grand Slam tally to four at French Open

Tokito Oda won successfully defended his men's wheelchair tennis singles crown at Roland Garros, while Dutch star Diede de Groot won her 14th straight Grand Slam singles title. Guy Sasson won the quad wheelchair tennis singles tournament in his French Open debut