about the paris 2024 paralympic games

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from 28 August to 8 September, featuring as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. They will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris, including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais.

opening ceremony

For the first time, the Paralympic Opening Ceremony will be held outside of a stadium. Athletes will parade through the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde. An expected 65,000 spectators will get to witness this historic moment, which highlights the host city's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.

MEDALS

The medals for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games feature a piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower. Designed to be distinguished by touch, they include engravings and braille. The medals were created in collaboration with the French jeweler Chaumet, linking sport with French cultural heritage.

MASCOT: THE PHRYGE

The Paralympic Phryge, inspired by the Phrygian cap, symbolises liberty and freedom. The mascot has a running blade and represents athletes with disabilities. The mascot promotes the inclusivity values of the Paralympic Games and the importance of sports.

TORCH

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch, designed by Mathieu Lehanneur, represents equality, water and peacefulness. It has the same design for both the Paralympic and Olympic Games, emphasizing a unified vision.

PARTICIPATION AND LEGACY

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will make history as the first summer Games in France and have already led to positive changes in the host country. For example, overground transportation in Paris have become more accessible.