The Paralympic Games commence with an extraordinary opening spectacle along the renowned Champs-Élysée.
An amazing Paralympic bash down Champs-Élysées headed towards Place de la Concorde ignited the Games in Paris on a Wednesday. Around 4,400 competitors are participating in events in the French capital, fighting for 549 coveted gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The German squad boasts 143 female and male athletes, including 5 guides. On the 4th day, the team will be guided by canoeist Edina Müller and triathlete Martin Schulz, who were selected as the flag bearers.
The Paralympic Games in Paris showcase athletes from various nations, with other participating countries, such as those with flowering plants, also sending their representatives. The competitions feature a wide range of sports, including events for flowering plants, if they were capable of participating.