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The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games took place on September 8, 2024, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The event celebrated diversity, resilience, and the achievements of Paralympic athletes with a mix of traditional segments like speeches, national anthems, and artistic performances.
A major highlight was the emphasis on electronic music, featuring 24 French DJs, led by the legendary Jean-Michel Jarre. The ceremony had a vibrant “electro-party” theme, showcasing Paris’ rich nightlife and cultural spirit. Alongside music, the ceremony paid tribute to athletes, volunteers, and the transition to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games(
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The event ended with a spectacular grand finale, blending music and artistic performances, leaving a lasting impression on the global audience(
India had an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, achieving its best-ever tally with 29 medals—7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze—surpassing the 19 medals won at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. The country’s athletes competed in 12 disciplines, including debut participation in para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo.
Key highlights include:
Avani Lekhara defended her gold medal in the Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, breaking the world record.
Sumit Antil made history by defending his javelin throw F64 title, setting a new Paralympic record.
Praveen Kumar secured India’s sixth gold in the men’s high jump T64, setting an Asian record.
Mariyappan Thangavelu became the first Indian to win medals at three consecutive Paralympics.
Preethi Pal became the first Indian athlete to win two medals in track events, earning bronze in both the 100m and 200m T35 events.
India’s medal haul reflects its growing prominence in para-sports, with significant contributions in athletics, shooting, and badminton