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Paris Paralympics 2024

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France bids final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade

Tens of thousands of fans gathered on Paris' most famous avenue for a parade of athletes who took part in the Olympics and Paralympics.

Paris Paralympics the greatest ever, say former Olympics executives

Mainly packed stadia, iconic venues and the feel-good factor derived from the Olympics that came before it turned the Paralympics into a festival of sport.

Paralympics flame still burns brightly for military veterans

The original purpose of the Games was to rehabilitate disabled World War II veterans.

‘Proud’ athletics great David Weir calls time on marathon Paralympic career

The 45-year-old – a six-time gold medallist – announced his decision after finishing fifth in the men’s wheelchair marathon.

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From despair to delight: Jeralyn Tan’s journey to boccia silver at the Paralympics

The 35-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, is the first Singaporean to win a medal in the sport at the Games.

‘We’re so proud of them’: Thousands cheer on Paralympians in celebratory bus parade

About 3,000 supporters, including family members of the athletes, cheered them on.

‘Really heartening’ to see support for Paralympians’ bus parade

'It was so nice that S'poreans came out to all the various cheer points to just say hi to us,' says swimmer Yip Pin Xiu.