Overview

• Paris hosts the Paralympics with events at iconic venues like the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower.
• The Games include 549 medal events, with para taekwondo, para table tennis, para swimming, and para cycling starting the competition.
• Funding disparities and high equipment costs present significant challenges for Paralympians compared to their Olympic counterparts.
• Notable athletes include American Oksana Masters, Egyptian Sherif Osman, and Italian Bebe Vio, each aiming for multiple gold medals.
• The Paralympics aim to leave a legacy of accessibility and improved disability awareness, continuing the progress made by previous host cities.