The 2024 Summer Paralympics: All You Need to Know
When and Where is the 2024 Summer Paralympics?
The 2024 Summer Paralympics will be held in Paris, France from August 28th to September 8th, 2024 and will be the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games - an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
Which Sports Will Be Featured at the 2024 Summer Paralympics?
22 sports will be played at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. These sports are broken down into three categories:
- Paralympic Sports: Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Equestrian, Football 5-a-side, Goalball, Judo, Para Canoeing, Powerlifting, Rowing, Shooting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis
- Demonstration Sports: Wheelchair Dance Sport, Breaking
- Visual Impairment Sports: Goalball, Show Down
Who Can Compete in the 2024 Summer Paralympics?
Athletes with physical, intellectual, or sensory impairments can compete in the Paralympics. These impairments can be permanent or temporary. Athletes are classified into different categories based on their impairment, which ensures that they compete against athletes with similar abilities.
How Can I Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics?
The 2024 Summer Paralympics will be broadcast live on television and online. The official broadcaster for the Paralympics is the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). You can also watch the Paralympics on the IPC's website and on the Paralympic Games app.
What is the History of the Paralympic Games?
The Paralympic Games were first held in Rome, Italy in 1960. The Games were created by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, a neurologist who worked with British World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. Guttmann believed that sport could help people with disabilities rehabilitate and improve their quality of life.
The Paralympic Games have grown significantly since their inception. In 1960, there were 400 athletes from 23 countries competing in 8 sports. In 2016, there were over 4,300 athletes from 160 countries competing in 23 sports.
What is the Impact of the Paralympic Games?
The Paralympic Games have had a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities. The Games have helped to change attitudes towards disability and have shown the world that people with disabilities can achieve great things.
The Paralympic Games have also had a positive impact on the disability rights movement. The Games have helped to raise awareness of the challenges that people with disabilities face and have helped to promote inclusion and equality for people with disabilities.
