2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris feature thousands of elite athletes from around the world competing in dozens of sports. China aims to continue its winning streak, an Italian sprinter is set to be the first transgender woman to compete, and Team USA is looking to break records. The Games will have a record number of delegations and female athletes, with more media coverage than ever before.
Key Points
- China looking to maintain winning streak
- Italian sprinter set to be first transgender woman to compete
- Team USA aiming to break records
- Record number of delegations and female competitors
- Three delegations participating for the first time
- Paris offering live coverage of all 22 sports
Pros
- Record number of delegations and female athletes participating
- First summer Paralympic Games in France since COVID-19
- High media coverage and global broadcasters
- Opportunity for athletes with disabilities to compete at an elite level
Cons
- Historically, Paralympics receive less coverage and viewership compared to the Olympics