Paralympics

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Meet the Inspiring Paralympic Refugee Team: Champions with a Story!

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Get ready to cheer for the incredible athletes of the Paralympic Refugee Team as they take on Paris 2024!

The countdown to the Paris 2024 Paralympics is on, and all eyes are on the extraordinary athletes making up the Paralympic Refugee Team. These remarkable competitors not only showcase breathtaking athleticism but also carry stories of resilience, hope, and the relentless spirit of those who have overcome unimaginable challenges. As they prepare for the games, a visit to the vibrant Paralympic Village reveals the camaraderie and determination pulsing through every athlete’s journey.

During our in-depth interviews with the members of the Refugee Team, it became clear that each athlete has a unique narrative shaped by their experiences. They hail from various countries, fleeing war, persecution, or natural disasters, all in pursuit of a better life – and yet, they stand united on the world stage, embodying the spirit of perseverance. Their shared passion for sports binds them, and as they train together in the Paralympic Village, a sense of family emerges, lifting each other’s spirits even in tough times.

With the games just around the corner, the athletes are pushing their limits to be in peak condition. From thrilling wheelchair racing to inspiring adaptations in swimming and athletics, you’ll see them feature diverse sports that exemplify their dedication and resilience. As the Paralympic Refugee Team prepares to showcase the power of the human spirit, anticipation builds for what promises to be an unforgettable display of sportsmanship and inspiration at Paris 2024.

But the journey doesn't end at the athletic arena. As we cheer for these heroes, we must remember the underlying values they represent - unity, equality, and inclusion. The Paralympic movement extends beyond the competition, inspiring millions across the globe to embrace diversity and advocate for the rights and recognition of all athletes, regardless of their background.

--- Fun Facts: Did you know that the Paralympics began in 1948 as a sport for injured World War II veterans? Today, it's a grand celebration of athletic prowess and diversity. The Refugee Team at the Paris 2024 games will showcase the stories of athletes from over 11 different nations, proving that strength knows no borders! ---

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Paris 2024 Paralympics | The Paralympic Refugee Team — a ... (Olympics)

A visit to the Paralympic Village for an in depth interview with the inspirational medal winners of the extraordinary and unique Paralympic Refugee Team.

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Paris 2024: Marathon wraps up Para athletics on final day of the ... (International Paralympic Committee)

The final medals in Para athletics, powerlifting, canoe and wheelchair basketball will be awarded on Day 11 before Paris 2024 comes to an end with the ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 11, Medals Table: India in 16th spot ... (Sportstar)

The latest edition of the Paralympics in Paris will feature 4400 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events across 22 sports.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: When, where and how to watch closing ... (Livemint)

The closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games will occur at the Stade de France, after an eleven-day run of incredible sporting events where new World Records ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: When and where to ... (Sportstar)

Paris Paralympics 2024: Here is all you need to know about the Closing Ceremony of the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games.

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India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China ... (NDTVSports.com)

India finishes the Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign with a total of 29 medals - seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze.

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Paralympics 2024 day 10 highlights: Navdeep's silver upgraded to ... (Livemint)

At the Paris Paralympics day 10, India secured two medals, with Navdeep Singh winning javelin gold after a disqualification and Simran claiming bronze in ...

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2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 8: Last medals up for grabs before ... (Porterville Recorder)

The 2024 Paralympic Games end on Sunday bringing the curtain down on a summer celebration of outstanding sporting achievements in Paris.

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Paralympics 2024: Simran, Navdeep Singh take India's medal tally ... (India Today)

Paralympics 2024: Simran Sharma bagged the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 event while Navdeep Singh clinched gold in the men's javelin throw F41.

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Why did Iranian athlete get disqualified and lead to Navdeep's gold ... (Hindustan Times)

Sadegh Beit Sayah disqualified for violating the rules and missed out on the gold medal as India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold.

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TV tonight: Paris bids a spectacular farewell to the Paralympics (The Guardian)

Jean-Michel Jarre headlines the closing ceremony. Plus: the puzzle starts to make sense in James Graham's visceral drama Sherwood. Here's what to watch this ...

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Paris Paralympics closing ceremony 2024: Date, time, when and ... (Times of India)

Paris Paralympics News: The Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is scheduled for September 8th at Stade de France.

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Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: Date, time, events, performers ... (Firstpost)

The much larger details of the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony has remained a secret. LA28, however, recently announced a list of personalities who ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: women's wheelchair basketball final ... (The Guardian)

It's the final day of sporting action in Paris after an unforgettable summer, with 14 gold medals still to be won before the closing ceremony.

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Watch the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony | CBC Sports (CBC.ca)

Watch live coverage of the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony from the Stade de France, featuring host Scott Russell.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics | Medal table: The People's Republic of ... (Olympics)

The initial target of 20 gold medals has almost been reached This Sunday, as the final events of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close, the medal ...

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China tops Paralympics final medal table, Team USA places third (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

China dominated the medal count for the 2024 Paralympics with 95 golds, while the United States was third with 36 golds and 105 total medals.

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Paralympics: India's historic campaign ends with a record of 29 ... (India Today)

Paris Paralympics 2024: India concluded its historic campaign with record 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: India shines bright with 29 medals ... (Livemint)

The Paris Paralympics 2024 saw India secure 29 medals, a record haul including 7 golds. This achievement marks significant growth since 2016, with standout ...

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China leads in Paris Paralympics with 220 medals, shattering ... (Global Times)

The haul includes 94 golds, 76 silvers, and 50 bronzes. On top of that, Chinese athletes have broken multiple world records. “Once again, many athletes from ...

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China tops Paralympics final medal table, Team USA places third (NBC New York)

Paralympic swimmer Gia Pergolini discussed what it meant to win back-to-back-gold medals and revealed the story behind her wardrobe snafu prior to the race in Paris. The Paralympics have officially concluded and the medal count is in. Over the past two ...

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Britain finish second in Paralympics medal table with 'incredible' 49 ... (The Guardian)

Great Britain are celebrating another stellar performance at the Paralympic Games with the same medal total as in Tokyo three years ago but more golds.

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Live: Paralympics gear for closing ceremony as curtain draws on ... (FRANCE 24)

Artistic director Thomas Jolly has promised a huge dance party at the Stade de France on Sunday as the Paralympics draw to a close, putting an end to the ...

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Paris 2024: Festival of fun brings France's first Paralympics to a close (International Paralympic Committee)

All the latest from the Stade de France as the curtain comes down on Paris 2024 with the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.

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Paris Paralympics the greatest ever, say former Olympics executives (FRANCE 24)

Mainly packed stadia, iconic venues and the feelgood factor derived from the Olympics that came before them turned the Paralympics into a festival of sport, ...

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Channel 4's Paralympics coverage pulls in more than 18m viewers (The Guardian)

Broadcaster says its streaming figures for the Paris Games more than double those delivered by Tokyo event.

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Paris Paralympics dubbed best ever by former Olympic execs (Insidethegames.biz)

The Paris Paralympics were lauded as the "greatest ever" by a former IOC marketing executive, while another noted that they "delivered in spades" the most ...

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Paralympics 2024 provided 'everything you want from a sporting ... (BBC Sport)

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson assesses how Paris did as hosts of the Paralympics, the GB performance and what we can expect at Los Angeles in 2028.

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France bids farewell to successful Paralympics - ESPN (ESPN)

A summer sporting bonanza, which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony on the Seine River, was ending Sunday with the ...

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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics ... (The Associated Press)

This time it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony on the Seine ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: photos of the best moments from the ... (Olympics)

On the evening of Sunday 8 September, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were officially opened at a magnificent and sumptuous ceremony held on the Stade de ...

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Paralympics Closing Ceremony LIVE Updates, Paris 2024 ... (Sportstar)

Closing Ceremony Live updates, Paris Paralympics 2024: Catch all the news and updates of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics being held at the ...

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Paris gives Paralympics Games a send-off for the ages (The Guardian)

With an explosion of fireworks, laser beams, breakdance and a thumping set by the giants of French electronica music, France bid goodbye to the Paralympic Games ...

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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics ... (Porterville Recorder)

This time it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris ...

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Paris Paralympics close after 'historic summer' (Bennington Banner)

The Paris Paralympics closed on Sunday with chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet saying the Games and the Olympics had created a "historic summer".

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2024 Paris Paralympics closes with two world records set on final day (Euronews)

Spectators paid tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died on Thursday after she was set on fire in what police said was an attack by her ...

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France bids farewell to its sporting summer at Paralympics closing ... (Voice of America)

A summer bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River ended Sunday with the ...

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What should “inclusion” include at the Paralympics? (The Economist)

Yet a wide range of para-athletes, and particular disabilities, remained absent. There was no room, for example, for blind golfers or amputee footballers, deaf ...

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Why the Paralympics 'inclusive' messaging is misleading (The Conversation CA)

While the Paralympics enhance visibility for athletes, its use of inclusivity can mislead the public and overshadow other important disability sports and ...

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The Paralympics are supposed to be fair and inclusive, but often fail ... (Aljazeera.com)

The system of classification Paralympic sport uses is outdated and puts some athletes at a disadvantage.

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Paralympics boss calls for 'inclusion revolution' - but being inspired ... (Sky News)

France's summer of sport came to an end with the Paralympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday, with the UK's athletes bringing home 124 medals.

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Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris (Aljazeera.com)

Addressing the closing ceremony at a packed Stade de France, chief Paris 2024 organiser and former gold medal-winning canoeist Tony Estanguet said the six weeks ...

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How Brazil became a Paralympic power (The Brazilian Report)

Brazil has won 25 gold, 26 silver and 38 bronze medals in Paris 2024, achieving its best-ever haul at a single edition of the Paralympic Games.

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China top Paralympics medals table, fails to ignite enthusiasm back ... (Insidethegames.biz)

China finished top of the Paralympics medals table with 220, including 94 gold, after all events were completed on the final day of competition on Sunday.

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The 2024 Paris Paralympics in pictures [photo gallery] (ShareAmerica)

The 2024 Paralympic Games convened athletes from around the world, displaying the unifying power of sport. Enjoy these images from the Games.

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What were the best moments of the Paris Paralympics? (Euronews)

Around 4400 athletes from 184 nations participated in the 17th edition of the Paralympics, with several records broken and many memorable moments.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: the closing speech by Tony Estanguet ... (Olympics)

On Sunday evening, during the Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tony Estanguet, Chairman of the Organising Committee, took to the stage ...

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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics ... (NPR)

A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday ...

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Highs, lows and rapture: the Guardian's most memorable Paris ... (The Guardian)

Best moment Watching Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid get the gold medal they so desperately wanted, and deserved, in the wheelchair tennis. Closely followed by the ...

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'I've never cheered harder': readers' memorable moments from Paris ... (The Guardian)

The Paris Paralympics is over and it's another four-year wait until we see the para athletes compete again at the next summer games in Los Angeles in 2028.

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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics ... (WNIJ and WNIU)

A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday ...

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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics ... (WVTF)

A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday ...

Expert insight: Why the Paralympics 'inclusive' messaging is ... (Western News)

Marketing para sport as inclusive can be damaging to the status of Paralympic athletes. (Bluraz / Adobe Images). By David Howe, Special to Western News,.

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Latter-day Saints in the Paralympics: 4 medals in Paris (Church News)

Athletes connected to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games claimed four medals — one each in wheelchair ...

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