**Paralympics 2024: Dates, Key Athletes, and Viewing Information for the Paris Games**

 Feeling a void now that the Olympics are over?

You’re in luck! Thousands of top athletes from across the globe have gathered in Paris to vie for medals in a wide range of sports.

That’s right—the Paralympics are here!

The 2024 Paralympic Games are set to start with an outdoor opening ceremony on Wednesday and will continue until September 8.

Organizers are calling it a historic event, featuring the largest number of delegations, female athletes, and global broadcasters ever. 

This will be the first time the summer Paralympics are held in France and the first opportunity for spectators to fill the stands since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the next 12 days, expect captivating storylines and remarkable athletes, from redemption journeys and fierce rivalries to inspiring power couples.