Paralympics 2024: Confirmed Sports and Key Details

Summary

The Paralympic Games, the world’s premier sporting event for athletes with disabilities, will be held in Paris, France, from August 28 to September 8, 2024. The games will feature 22 sports and 23 disciplines with 549 events.

Participating Sports

Individual Sports

• Archery
• Athletics
• Boccia
• Cycling
• Equestrian
• Goalball
• Judo
• Para canoe
• Powerlifting
• Rowing
• Shooting
• Sitting volleyball
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Taekwondo
• Triathlon
• Wheelchair fencing
• Wheelchair tennis

Team Sports

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Blind football
• Goalball
• Powerchair football
• Rugby sevens
• Volleyball

Other Key Details

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be the first to feature a fully integrated Para badminton competition.

Around 4,400 athletes from over 180 countries are expected to participate.

The games will be held at several venues across Paris, including the Stade de France, the Eiffel Tower, and the Roland Garros tennis complex.

Tickets for the games will go on sale in 2023.

Conclusion

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promise to be a spectacular event that will showcase the incredible skills and determination of athletes with disabilities. The games will also be an opportunity to raise awareness of disability issues and promote inclusion.