Cover What went down at the Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony
What went down at the Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony
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Here’s what went down at the Paralympics Games’ opening ceremony on August 28
While we were sleeping, Paris came alive as the City of Lights opened the 2024 Paralympics with a vibrant ceremony.
Like this year’s opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, the Paralympic opening ceremony took place away from the main stadium, in Place de la Concorde. Blue skies were all around as the ceremony began with music and dance routines by those with and without disabilities.
The ceremony continued as 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations paraded along the famed Avenue des Champs-Elysees to celebrate the start of 11 days of competition. On top of thousands of spectators, athletes were also welcomed by Phryge mascots that danced on stage.
The ceremony ended as the cauldron was lit by five torchbearers and French Paralympians Alexis Hanquiquant, Nantenin Keita, Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault and Elodie Lorandi.
Below we share some of the best moments from the opening ceremony.
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Above Spectators watch the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games not far from the Eiffel Tower
Spectators watch the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games not far from the Eiffel Tower
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Above The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games begins with a dance and music show
The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games begins with a dance and music show
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Above Dancers perform during the opening ceremony
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony
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Above The French Air Force aerobatic team leaves contrails in the air in the colors of the French national flag
The French Air Force aerobatic team leaves contrails in the air in the colors of the French national flag
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Above The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games
The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Summer Games
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Above Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde in Paris, France
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde in Paris, France
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Above Flag Bearer Toh Wei Soong of Team Singapore, hold the national flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Flag Bearer Toh Wei Soong of Team Singapore, hold the national flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Wei Soong Toh, Flag Bearer of Team Singapore, hold their national flag as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Wei Soong Toh, Flag Bearer of Team Singapore, hold their national flag as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Flag Bearers of Team Hong Kong Chan Ho-yuen and Wong Ting-ting hold their national flag as Hong Kong's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Flag Bearers of Team Hong Kong Chan Ho-yuen and Wong Ting-ting hold their national flag as Hong Kong's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Flag Bearers of Team Chinese Taipei, hold Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag as Chinese Taipei's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Flag Bearers of Team Chinese Taipei, hold Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag as Chinese Taipei's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Thailand's delegation arrives during the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
Thailand's delegation arrives during the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
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Above Paralympic athletes of Indonesia march during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Paralympic athletes of Indonesia march during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Paralympic mascots perform The Phryges dance
Paralympic mascots perform The Phryges dance
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Above Paralympic athletes are seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Paralympic athletes are seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Paralympic athletes of Italy march during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Paralympic athletes of Italy march during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, addresses the audience during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, addresses the audience during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Above A view from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde, officially declaring the commencement of the Games in Paris, France
A view from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde, officially declaring the commencement of the Games in Paris, France
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Above French Paralympians light the cauldron
French Paralympians light the cauldron
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Above The Paralympic flame is lit in a cauldron under a balloon
The Paralympic flame is lit in a cauldron under a balloon
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Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
