PARIS 2024 NEWS
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Paris 2024 unveils Paralympic and Olympic Games medals
The medals were designed by French jeweler Chaumet and include original iron from the Eiffel Tower
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New tickets for the Paris 2024 Paralympics to go on sale on 8 February
Additional tickets will be available for sold-out sessions on 8 February
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African nations fully focused on Paris 2024 after past successes
From history makers to power houses, the race is on to have milestone breaking performances
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Road to Paris 2024: Get the latest on the qualification for the Paralympics
Get to know the major qualification events coming up and follow athletes on their journeys to the Games
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Paris 2024 has chosen its Torchbearers for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
80% of the 11.000 Torchbearers between the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays have been informed that they will carry the meaningful fire; they are called the 'Forerunners'
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Nicolas Pieter Du Preez: “I want to create impact on my journey to Paris 2024”
South African Paralympic champion shares his hopes and ambitions for 2024
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When a world record puts the icing on the cake for gold medal Paralympians
The bar is set higher and higher as athletes look ahead to Paris 2024; nevertheless, several world records are expected to be broken
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Para athletes excited for Paris 2024 Paralympic year
"Happy Paralympic year! It's such an exciting year. I hope you're all ready for the wild ride!" New Zealand's Lisa Adams said.
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Thousands join Paralympic Day celebration in Paris a year before the Games
Paralympic Day introduced the attractions of Para sports to tens of thousands of people, the day before the Paris 2024 ticket sales started