Paris Paralympics End with Spectacular Ceremony

Tags: Sports

The Paris Paralympic Games concluded on 8th September with a grand closing ceremony at the iconic Stade de France.

An Overview of the News

• The ceremony featured vibrant performances, including thematic dances and speeches by dignitaries.

Indian Flag Bearers

• Indian gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preethi Pal served as the country's flag bearers during the ceremony.

Transition to Los Angeles

• After the athlete parade, Paris officially passed the baton to Los Angeles, the host of the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games.

India's Record-Breaking Performance

• India's performance at the Paris Paralympics became a cherished memory as the country recorded its best-ever haul of 7gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals.

Paris 2024: Summer Paralympics

• The 2024 Summer Paralympics, also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is the 17th edition of the Summer Paralympic Games.

• These games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee.

• The event is being held in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

• This is the first time Paris is hosting the Summer Paralympics.

• It is the second time France is hosting the Paralympic Games, with the first being the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Tignes and Albertville.