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French organisers revel in success of 'benchmark' Paris Paralympics

French organisers and sports chiefs were on Monday basking in the praise for a Paralympic Games hailed as the new benchmark for future events.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2024

If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

The 2024 Paris Paralympics delivered heightened attention and awareness of a pinnacle sporting event for para athletes.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Swiss dominate wheelchair marathon

The final day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games saw Switzerland claim gold in both wheelchair marathons.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2024

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Paris gives Paralympic Games a send-off for the ages

Stade de France transformed into huge electronica dance party with world’s elite para athletes doing farewell conga

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024

Morning Mail: the 48-hour DVO danger period, pregnancy drug shortage, au revoir to the Paralympics

And global heating sparks fears of a potential chaotic future for the tourism industry

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony: spectacular show ends summer of sport – as it happened

The sporting spectacular came to a close in Paris amid a flurry of lights, lasers and a parade of French DJs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024

Paralympics 2024: Great Britain match Tokyo haul with four medals on final day in Paris

GB improve their final number of golds by eight after late success for canoeists Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024

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Morocco’s El Idrissi wraps up Paris Paralympics with marathon world record

Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi of Morocco set a new world record in the women’s marathon for runners with visual impairments as the Paris Paralympics wrapped up on Sunday with China topping the medals table, ahead of Britain and the United States.

France 24 · Sep 8, 2024

Swiss Double In Wheelchair Marathons On Final Day Of Paralympics

Switzerland landed a Paralympics double when Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug won the wheelchair marathon events on the final day of competition on Sunday.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2024

Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage pulls in more than 18m viewers

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How Devendra Jhajharia's 'winning tip' played its part in Navdeep Singh's victory

NEW DELHI: Navdeep Singh, who won a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, credited a "small yet powerful advice" from India's renowned javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia. This was the first gold medal for India in the F41 category, which is intended for competitors of small stature.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

Seven gold, 29 medals! India's Paralympians set a new benchmark at Paris Paralympics

From 12 medals in 11 editions to 48 medals in the last two editions, India have come a long way at the Summer Paralympics.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

TV tonight: Paris bids a spectacular farewell to the Paralympics

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 evening.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024

Paris Paralympics: Prachi ends campaign with 8th finish in para canoe final

Canoe sprinter Prachi Yadav failed to make an impact and finished at the bottom of the eight-woman final in the women's VL2 200m event at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

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The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

Paris Paralympics: Twenty-two years later, landmine blast survivor Nagaland's Sema wins bronze

Nagaland's Hokato Hotozhe Sema grew up hearing extraordinary tales of bravery and sacrifices of Indian army men from his parents and grandparents.

France 24 · Sep 7, 2024

Disabled journalist speaks about the legacy of the 2024 Paralympics

Organisers hoped the Paris Paralympics would set the new standard in terms of access, inclusion and media coverage. Tunisian journalists Besma Essoussi, who is almost completely blind, and Sarra Fourti spoke about their experiences covering the Games and how Los Angeles can aim even higher for 2028.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 9 – Dutch down and tears

There were two golds in two days for Yui Kamiji from Japan in the wheelchair tennis after a few Paralympics where she has been disappointed. On that note, the British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won the men's doubles after losses in the final in Rio and Tokyo.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Basketball gold for ParalympicsGB would be fitting end to fantastic Games

The team need the nation’s support against the USA in a Games that could end up with an enduring legacy for French people

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The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Paralympics day 10: Sarah Storey ruling nothing out

Storey won her 19th gold in the women’s C4-5 road race.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige fights to get her sport included in 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics

Surfing is California’s official state sport and Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige wants Los Angeles to prove it in 2028

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid break cycle of Paralympics heartbreak with emotional gold medal

After two defeats in the final of the wheelchair tennis doubles, there were tears of joy for Hewett and Reid on the Roland Garros clay

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024

The Guardian view on the Paris Paralympics: a return to the spirit of London 2012

Editorial: A vibrant, well-attended Games showcased the best of parasport. But the challenges outside the sporting arena remain the same

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2024

PM Narendra Modi calls up Paralympic medallists, says their accomplishments 'biggest gift to country'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with India's newest Paris Paralympics medallists, congratulating them on their achievements.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024

Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics? Australia will host in 2032 in…

Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony To Feature Giant Dance Party

Experience the grand dance party at the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony with techno music, inclusivity, and artistic expression.

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