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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are nearly here. We've rounded up everything you need to know, from the featured sports, to how to stream, and more. The 2024 Paralympics Kick Off Today!
In 2016, the Paralympics were held in South America for the first time. No Paralympic Games have been hosted in the continents of Africa and Antarctica. Host cities are selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Currently, they are selected seven years in advance. [1]
The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics took place on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m., local time. Viewers in the EDT and PDT areas tuned in at 2 p.m., and 11 a.m., respectively.
2024 Summer Paralympics; IPC code: GEO: NPC: Georgian Paralympic Committee: in Paris, France August 28, 2024 () – September 8, 2024 () Competitors: 14 in 6 sports: Flag bearer : Akaki Jintcharadze: Medals Ranked 51st: Gold 1 Silver 4 Bronze 4 Total 9: Summer Paralympics appearances
Georgia made its Paralympic Games début at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, sending a single representative to compete in powerlifting. [1] The country's NPC was not established until 2003. [2]
Compared to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Paralympics – which began with Wednesday's opening ceremony – will receive a fraction of the coverage.. All 22 sports will be streamed live on Peacock ...
These games marked the first time Paris hosted the Summer Paralympics and the second time France hosted the Paralympic Games, following the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Tignes and Albertville. France also hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. China topped the medal table for the sixth consecutive Paralympics, winning 94 golds and 221 total medals.
As for who will be hosting the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, NBC Sports host Ahmed Fareed will be emceeing the the TV coverage for fans, alongside 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell.