The Paris Paralympics 2024 are set to leave a lasting mark across the globe. People will be cheering for the heroes of their country who will be battling it all out for the medals. The Indian contingent finished at the 24th spot in the last edition of the Summer Paralympics with five gold, eight silver and nine bronze medals. India grabbed a total of 19 medals. China finished on top with a total of 207 medals. This will be the first time that the Paralympics will be taking place in Paris. A grand opening ceremony will be kicking off the Paris Paralympics 2024. Paris Paralympics 2024: Focus on India’s Bhavina Patel As China Faces Strong Challenge in Para Table Tennis.
This will be the first time that the opening ceremony of a Summer Paralympics will be taking place outside a stadium. Over 100 members of the Indian contingent, including 52 athletes from different sports, will be a part of the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony. However, the athletes with the competitions on the very next day of the Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony, will not be taking part in the opening ceremony. This will include the entire 10-member shooting team.
When Is Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony? (Know Date, Time and Venue)
The Paris Olympic Games 2024 opening ceremony will take place at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. The event will start in Paris, France on August 28, 2024 (Wednesday) and it will kick off the start of the Paris Paralympics 2024. The event has a scheduled start time of 11:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and 08:00 PM local time.
Where To Watch Live Telecast Of Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony On TV?
Sports18 Network is the official broadcaster of the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 in India and will telecast the Opening Ceremony as well. Fans can tune into Sports18 TV channels to watch the Opening Ceremony. For the live-streaming viewing option, fans can read more. Paralympics 2024 Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Marks the Start of 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris With Creative Animation.
How To Get Live Streaming Of Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Online?
JioCinema, the official OTT platform, will provide the live streaming of the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 online in India. Fans can tune into the JioCinema app and website to watch the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony online. A free live-streaming viewing option will be available for both app and website users.
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