The Paris Paralympics 2024, one of the most-awaited events of the year is set to take place in the French capital, starting from August 28. Paris will host this year's Paralympics. France will host the Summer Paralympic Games for the first time in history. The Opening Ceremony will take place on 29 August and will serve as a grand kickoff to the 12-day sporting event in Paris. India, one of the continuous participants in the event is also participating in the 2024 edition with one of the largest contingents. The team has multiple medal contenders with former gold medalists also participating in the event.  Meanwhile, you can download India's PDF schedule for the Paris Olympics 2024 for free, which contains details of all events and timings in Indian Standard Time (IST). On Which Channel Paris Paralympics 2024 Will Be Telecast Live? How To Watch Summer Paralympic Games Free Live Streaming Online? Check Viewing Options Of Multi-Sports Para Event in India.

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will see more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. The first Paralympic Summer Games in the French capital will have 22 sporting events in the Paralympics category. As for India, a record 84 athletes from the country will compete at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Indian athletes will take part in 13 different sports. The country won 19 medals last time in the Paralympic Games. They will try to surpass this tally with one of the largest groups assembled this term. Paris Paralympics 2024: Biggest-Ever Indian Contingent of 84 Athletes Departs for Summer Para Olympic Games in France.

India's Paris Paralympics 2024 Schedule (Event Wise)

S. No Discipline Event Start Date
1 Para-archery August 29
2 Track-Cycling August 29
3 Para-Badminton August 29
4 Para-athletics August 30
5 Para-shooting August 30
6 Road Cycling September 4
7 Para-judo September 5
8 Para-canoe September 6
9 Para-rowing September 6
10 Para-table Tennis September 6
11 Para-power Lifting September 6
12 Para-swimming September 6
13 Para-Taekwondo September 7

Indian athletes have already reached the venues and started preparations for the mega-sporting event.  The Paris Paralympics 2024 is set to start with a glittering opening ceremony with multiple stars attending the grand show. The 12-day event will have its closing ceremony on September 9.

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