Fun Fact: The Paralympics is a game platform like the Olympics, but for the individuals who have the skills and their disabilities in different games, the official game launch was in 1960 in Rome, Italy
In the summer of 2024, the Paralympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France.
Let’s talk about how many sports are in this event. So, there are 22 sports in the 2024 Paralympics, including popular worldwide sports like wheelchair basketball, athletics, swimming, and para-cycling, along with newer additions like para-taekwondo and para-badminton. From August 28th to September 8th, 2024. Number of Participated athletes in the Paralympics is 4,400.
Players to be in the spotlight!
Various Countries Players are going to be the spotlights in this Paralympics game event.
1. Tatyana McFadden (USA)—Track and Field
Spotlight to be: Tatyana McFadden is a legendary wheelchair racer with 17 Paralympic medals, including seven golds. Competing in various distances, she’s set to be a dominant force once again.
2. Beatrice (Italy): fencing
Spotlight to be: She is the icon wheelchair fencing player who is going to be the spotlight for this year also. She holds two gold medals from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Her game strength is thrilling and aggressive gameplay. AKA “Bebe Vio”
3. Markus Rehm (Germany) – Long Jump
The world record holder in the long jump in the Paralympics, AKA “Blade Jumper,” his gameplay is very strong, and even he can defeat an able-bodied athlete.
4. Sarah Storey (Great Britain): Cycling
The top contender of the Paralympics Sports Event She holds 17 gold medals. From the challenging sports like swimming and cycling.
5. Oksana Masters (USA): Multi-sport Athlete
The multi-sport athlete, Oksana, holds various medals in rowing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon games, except both the Paralympics in summer and winter, respectively.
6. Hannah Cockroft (Great Britain) – Wheelchair Racing
Hannah Cockroft is a top wheelchair racer with many Paralympic and World Championship titles. Her speed and competitive edge have earned her a lot of fans.
These athletes are celebrated for their talent, inspiring stories, and the barriers they’ve overcome in their sports. Their performances at the Paralympics are sure to captivate audiences worldwide.
TrendsandGadget brings you the latest updates on the 2024 Paralympic Games. Stay tuned for more news as it becomes available.
Our Source: KCCI