How To Watch The Paris 2024 Paralympics in The UAE, KSA and The Rest of The GCC
Paris is set to host another monumental sporting event
The Paris Olympics closed off a historical chapter two weeks ago. Paris is set to host another monumental sporting event: the 2024 Paralympic games.
What are the Paralympics?
The Paralympic Games are the largest sporting event for people of determination, which happens after every Olympic Games. The first Paralympic Games officially begun in 1960 in Rome after changing the name from The Stoke Mandeville Games. Paralympians this year will represent their countries across 22 different sporting events. Paralympics have a legacy of promoting inclusion and celebrating societal change since , which carries on in Paris this summer.
When is the Paralympic Opening Ceremony?
The Paralympic Games 2024 will create history with its remarkable opening ceremony on Wednesday, August 28, 10:00 pm (GST). Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées are being transformed into an extraordinary stage for a spectacular display. This will be the first Paralympic Opening Ceremony held outside a stadium, with a parade of 4400 Paralympians. Spectators will be dazzled by the celebration of Paralympic athletes’s achievements, which will embody innovation and inclusion.
How to Watch the 2024 Paralympics in the UAE, KSA, and the Rest of the GCC
Residents of the GCC can tune into the live action through the Paralympic Youtube channel or watch the best highlights on the International Paralympic Committee website. UAE, KSA, and GCC residents can watch every minute of this innovative and inspiring sporting event at your convenience and comfort online.
The exciting competition commences on August 29 with para archery, para badminton, para cycling track, and other sports. The complete schedule, which concludes on September 8 can be accessed here.
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