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From Aylesbury to Paris: The Paralympic Torch is Ready to Shine!

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Get the lowdown on the upcoming 2024 Paralympics in Paris, featuring exciting sports, stunning ceremonies, and a dash of AR magic!

The stage is set, and the countdown has begun! The Paralympic Games 2024 are just around the corner, with Paris gearing up to host its first-ever real-life showcase of heroics and heart. The action will kick off on August 28th with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, promising to be a night to remember, filled with awe-inspiring displays that make your heart swell. Athletes from across the globe will gather here in the City of Lights, ready to showcase their extraordinary talents and represent their countries with pride.

And it’s not just the athletes who are gearing up. The excitement is palpable as local talents like javelin thrower Dan Pembroke step up to co-captain the Paralympics GB Athletics squad. These athletes have overcome incredible odds and are defining inspiration! With over 500 events happening over the 11-day extravaganza, sports enthusiasts can expect everything from track and field to swimming, all presented in stunning venues that Paris is famous for. Don’t forget to grab your snacks and comfy seat, because this is going to be an event for the history books!

In a delightful twist, Channel 4 and Snapchat are teaming up to bring fans an augmented reality experience that is aimed to revolutionize how we enjoy these thrilling competitions. Expect quirky filters, interactive content, and more that will engage fans on a whole new level. Whether you’re watching at home or on the go, this adds an extra layer of excitement that can make you feel like you’re right there in the stands cheering on your favourites!

Moreover, the brainiacs at the World Health Organization and the International Paralympic Committee are talking equity with their "Equipped for equity" campaign, ensuring that fairness and accessibility are top priorities during the games. What’s better than sport uniting everyone for a common cause while promoting a strong message? So, spiff up your calendar for August 28th as Paris gets ready to dazzle!

Interestingly, did you know that the first official Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960? Since then, they have grown immensely, featuring athletes not just from a handful of countries but aiming for participation by 180 nations in Paris! And as for viewership, these vibrant games bring together millions around the globe, making it a significant event for both passionate fans and those new to the spirit of paralympic sports!

As we gear up for Paris 2024, remember that the Paralympics also have a serious side; they promote inclusivity and showcase the incredible perseverance of athletes with disabilities. So whether you're an avid sports fan or simply looking to be inspired, the Paralympics are sure to provide a heartfelt, thrilling experience this August!

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The start of the Paralympics | 1A (the1a.org)

Helene Raynsford, PLY, and Gregor Ewan hold up the flames during the Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury, England. John ...

When does Paralympics 2024 start? All you need to know (Maldon and Burnham Standard)

On Wednesday (August 28) Paris will host its first-ever Paralympic Games which will begin with a spectacular Opening Ceremony in the heart of France's ...

Local athletes prepare to represent Paralympics GB at Paris 2024 (Maidenhead Advertiser)

Javelin thrower Dan Pembroke (John Trower, Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow) has been given the honour of co-captaining the Paralympics GB Athletics squad a ...

What sports are in the Paralympics? (Vallejo Times-Herald)

PARIS (AP) — Being the follow-up act to the Paris Olympics is no easy task, but the Paralympic Games that begin Wednesday promise to offer up their own fair ...

When do the Paralympics start? Here's how to watch. (MyFoxZone.com KIDY)

The 2024 Paralympic Games will kick off with their opening ceremony on Aug. 28, followed by 11 days of competition across more than 500 events.

Paris Paralympics 2024: everything you should know about the Games (The Guardian)

The French capital hosts 11 days of elite competition that will produce new stars at a range of landmark venues.

C4, Snapchat team for Paralympic Games AR - Televisual (Televisual)

Channel 4 and Snapchat will launch a new augmented reality (AR) feature on Channel 4's Snapchat profile for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Ayrshire hopefuls set for world stage at Paris Paralympics (Irvine Times)

It feels like the 2024 Olympics only just finished, but the Paralympics are just around the corner with the first events starting on Wednesday.

Accessible remote production facility opens in Cardiff ahead of 2024 ... (IBC365)

Whisper Cymru, Channel 4, Tramshed Tech, Creative Wales and Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) have opened a fully accessible, remote production facility near ...

Equipped for equity: WHO-IPC Paris 2024 Paralympic Games ... (World Health Organization)

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'A true fervour': Organisers rally locals to get behind Paris 2024 ... (The Guardian)

Exhilarating sport is guaranteed even if scepticism remains about scheduling the Games at the end of Les vacances.

Paralympics opening ceremony: Athletes from 180 countries to ... (Sky News)

After the Paralympic flame was lit in a village northwest of London on Saturday, millions around the world will be watching as it arrives in Paris on ...

Channel 4 partners with Snapchat for AR Paralympics experience (Marketing Beat)

Channel 4 has partnered with social media network Snapchat to provide a series of immersive ways for fans to enjoy the Paralympic Games.

'Gold Zone' to make Paralympic debut on Peacock after strong ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Peacock's "Gold Zone" show will make its Paralympic debut this summer after becoming a hit during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The 1A Paris Paralympics preview | 1A (the1a.org)

General signage sits at the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France. Alex Slitz/Getty Images. The Paralympic ...

When does Paralympics 2024 start? All you need to know (Halesowen News)

Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées will play host to 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 184 delegations as they celebrate the commencement of 11 days of ...

Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony: a groundbreaking ... (Olympics)

17 long days... But this time, we're here! The madness of the Games is back with the kick-off of the Paralympic Games on August 28.

When does Paralympics 2024 start? All you need to know (Wimbledon Guardian)

Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées will play host to 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 184 delegations as they celebrate the commencement of 11 days of ...

Proud athletes 'ready' to represent Paralympics GB in Paris (BBC News)

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Powerlifter Lottie McGuinness prepares for Paralympics challenge (BBC News)

Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness has been dreaming of competing in the games since London 2012.

TV tonight: your Paris Paralympics 2024 viewing obsession starts here (The Guardian)

The 17th summer instalment promises 11 days of sublime sport. Plus: Chloe Ayling is interrogated in Kidnapped. Here's what to watch this evening.

Former Shark heads for the Paralympics | Sussex Cricket (Sussex Cricket)

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Teenager Bly Twomey's journey from school holiday club to the ... (Brighton & Hove City Council)

Bly Twomey, a 14-year-old from Brighton & Hove, is one of the youngest members of ParalympicsGB at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games (knkx.org)

Yes, we're talking about the Paralympics. The 2024 Paralympic Games kick off with an outdoor opening ceremony on Wednesday and run until Sept. 8. Organizers are ...

Paris 2024: More than two million Paralympics tickets sold (International Paralympic Committee)

More than two million people will get to experience Para sport in the heart of Paris during the Paralympic Games, and there are still more seats available.

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games (Interlochen)

The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 ...

Great Britain's 15 best gold medal hopes at the Paris 2024 ... (iNews)

PARIS – Paralympic medals are getting harder to win and Great Britain will call on a panoply of talent in order to do so. UK Sport and the National Lottery ...

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games (WVTF)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics | Opening Ceremony: the full list of flagbearers (Olympic Channel)

The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is scheduled for Wednesday 29 August between 8pm and 11.15pm at the bottom of the Champs-Élysées and ...

Paralympics Opening Ceremony: When To Watch And What You ... (Forbes)

The Games will feature more than 4000 athletes with physical, intellectual and visual impairments from 184 delegations competing in 22 sports.

Paris Paralympics Begin Today (heartfm.ca)

It will begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon will be Canada's flag-bearers. Tillsonburg's ...

From West End to Paralympics, Brown knows what it takes to perform (Irvine Times)

Truro's Fran Brown's Paralympic journey began when she fell off a ladder as a lighting engineer in the West End. While working in theatreland in 2006, ...

A guide to the 2024 Paris Paralympics: sports, venues and stars to ... (FRANCE 24)

With eye-catching venues, inspiring athletes, thrilling sports and a historic curtain-raiser on the Champs-Élysées, the 2024 Paralympic Games promise to be ...

Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony LIVE: Paris prepares for start ... (The Independent)

The ceremony features athletes participating at the Games and is taking place in the heart of the French captial.

Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony starts for the first-ever Paralympics ... (International Paralympic Committee)

The Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games takes place in the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees, kicking off 11 days of Para sport ...

From West End to Paralympics, Brown knows what it takes to perform (Malvern Gazette)

Truro's Fran Brown's Paralympic journey began when she fell off a ladder as a lighting engineer in the West End. While working in theatreland in 2006, ...

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games (NPR Illinois)

The 2024 Paralympic Games kick off with an outdoor opening ceremony on Wednesday and run until Sept. 8. Organizers are already touting it as one for the record ...

Stephen McGuire hopes his winning streak will continue at Paralympics (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

But with the determination to finally clinch his maiden Paralympic medal, McGuire produced one of his most impressive seasons to date to book his spot in the French capital. "This qualification has been the toughest one yet," said McGuire, who is one of ...

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