PARIS 2024 NEWS
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Paris 2024 reveals official Games mascots, the Paralympic and Olympic Phryge
Introducing the Paralympic Phryge and the Olympic Phryge, two mascots that will be the primary ambassadors of the Paris 2024 Games
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India’s Paralympic champion Antil shares secret to his success in javelin throwing
Antil extended the world record three times in the men’s javelin F64 final at Tokyo 2020 en route to winning his maiden gold medal
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Paris 2024 to recruit 45,000 volunteers for Olympic and Paralympic Games
The application platform will be open starting in March 2023 with the applicants to be informed of the decision in September 2023
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Paris 2024 to host first Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony outside a stadium
Up to 65,000 spectators will be able to attend the fully accessible Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take the athletes through the Champs-Elysees to the Place de la Concorde for a powerful message of inspiration and inclusion
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Thousands gather for Paralympic Day in centre of Paris
Sport demonstrations, star attendees, mass crowds and a dramatic long jump showcase had the French capital abuzz two years ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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Paralympic Day host Jeremiasz sees value of historic celebration beyond Paris 2024
To be held on Saturday, 8 October, Paralympic Day will feature entertainment, motivational speeches, and opportunities for visitors to try out Para sports and meet more than 150 athletes
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Paralympic Day in Paris to feature exciting sport programmes and 100 athletes
Paralympic Day on 8 October will be an opportunity for visitors to try about 15 Para sports and meet many accomplished athletes, including long jumpers Markus Rehm and Stelios Malakopoulos
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Thomas Jolly appointed Artistic Director of Paris 2024 ceremonies
Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Jolly is known for his talent in mixing academic and popular arts in a wide variety of genres
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Paralympic Day to take over Place de la Bastille on October 8
Paralympic Day will give visitors an opportunity to try Para sports and meet accomplished Para athletes
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Coordination Commission visit highlights optimisations as key to Paris 2024 progress
International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission describes the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as "right on track" after a site visit to Paris