First Paralympic champions crowned as French fans roar on swimmer

Agence France Presse 08/30/2024

PARIS, France — The Paris Paralympics crowned its first champions on Thursday, with swimmer Ugo Didier collecting the host nation’s first gold in euphoric scenes at La Defense Arena. Didier, who was born with clubbed feet and…

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

PARIS, France — The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron…

Paris Paralympics to open in City of Light

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

PARIS, France — The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition. Just as for the opening ceremony…

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