The Paralympic Games, a global showcase of perseverance, athleticism and human spirit, has returned in 2024 with greater expectations and excitement than ever before. The 2024 Paralympics are scheduled to take place in the city called Paris from August 28 to September 8. The City of Light, Paris, will host the Paralympic Games for the first time and the city, which has previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900 and 1924 and will host again in 2024. The Paralympic Games have come a long way since their beginning in 1960 in Rome. Originally, only 400 athletes from 23 countries participated in the games. Whereas, in the year 2024, the event will feature over 4400 athletes from around 180 nations competing in 22 sports including popular events like Wheelchair basketball, para swimming and para-athletics. The further inclusions of new events such as para Taekwondo and Para badminton has expanded the reach and appeal of the game. The growth in the Paralympic Games has been a testament to the increasing recognition of the talents and achievements of athletes with disabilities. These especially abled athletes have overcome tremendous physical and societal barriers to reach the pinnacle of their sport. The Paralympic Games will also be a showcase. The cutting-edge technology is designed in a way to enhance the overall performance of especially abled athletes and improve their performance. The advancement in prosthetics, wheelchairs and other adaptive. Equipment has revolutionized Parasports enabling athletes to push the boundaries of human potential.
MEDAL WINNERS
As per the latest updates, China has dominated the medal tally, securing 17 goals, 13 silvers, and 6 bronze, making a total of 36 medals.
Great Britain follows as the second ranked country with 9 goals, 8 silvers and 5 bronzes totaling 22 medals.
Brazil stands third with 6 goals, 1 silver and 9 bronzes, accumulating a total of 16 medals.
The Netherlands, with 5 goals, 2 silver and 1 bronze, and Australia, which has secured 4 goals, 3 silvers and 4 bronzes.
The host nation France has also had a strong showing with 3 golds, 5 silver and 7 bronzes, bringing their total to 15 medals.
The United States has secured 1 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronzes, placing them further down in the ranking with a total of 10 medals.
Ukraine and Japan have also performed well, with Ukraine earning 1 gold, 8 silvers and 5 bronzes and Japan securing 1 gold, 4 silvers and 2 bronzes.
India has won 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals making it a total of 4 medals.
The legacy of Paralympics 2024 will undoubtedly be one of the inspirations, innovations and inclusions leaving a lasting impact on the world.
