During the Games, 549 medal events will be held out of which women will be taking part in 235 of these. Let’s now take a look at all the sporting events and their schedule at the Paris Paralympics. read more
The Alexandre III bridge which will be used for the Para Triathlon, ahead of the Paris Paralympics. AP
The 2024 Paris Paralympics will get underway in Paris on 28 August, and will go on till 8 September. A total of 4,400 athletes from 168 National Paralympic Committees will take part across 22 sports. A total of 1,983 participants are women, who represent 45 per cent of the total number of competitors in Paris.
During the Games, 549 medal events will be held out of which women will be taking part in 235 of these. India will be sending a record 84 athletes for the Paris Paralympics. Let’s now take a look at all the sporting events and their schedule at the Paris Paralympics:
Opening ceremony | 28 August |
Boccia | 29 August-5 September |
Goalball | 29 August-5 September |
Para-archery | 29 August-5 September |
Para-badminton | 29 August-2 September |
Para-athletics | 30 August-8 September |
Blind football | 1-7 September |
Para-cycling track | 29 August-1 September |
Para-cycling road | 4-7 September |
Para-canoe | 6-8 September |
Para-equestrian | 2-7 September |
Para-powerlifting | 4-8 September |
Para-judo | 5-7 September |
Para-rowing | 30 August-1 September |
Para-table tennis | 29 August-7 September |
Para-swimming | 29 August-7 September |
Para-taekwondo | 29-31 August |
Shooting para-sport | 30 August-5 September |
Para-triathlon | 1-2 September |
Sitting volleyball | 29 August-7 September |
Wheelchair fencing | 3-7 September |
Wheelchair basketball | 29 August-8 September |
Wheelchair rugby | 29 August-2 September |
Wheelchair tennis | 30 August-7 September |
Closing ceremony | 8 September |
How can I watch the 2024 Paris Paralympics LIVE?
Fans can tune in to the Sports18 TV channels (Both SD and HD) for the LIVE telecast of the 2024 Paris Paralympics. As far as LIVE streaming is concerned, fans can watch the event on the JioCinema app and website.