Paris Paralympics close after ‘historic summer’ | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The 2024 Paris Paralympics concluded on Sunday, with the chief organiser, Tony Estanguet, reflecting on the momentous events that unfolded over the past six weeks.The closing ceremony, held at the iconic Stade de France, was attended by approximately 4,400 athletes representing 168 Paralympic delegations from around the world.In his address, Estanguet emphasized the significance of the Games and the Olympics, stating, "They would remain 'etched in people's memories'.""This summer, France had a date with history, and the country showed up," he said, as quoted by AFP."This summer when people talked to each other, this summer when France was happy," said the former Olympic canoeist, referring to how France had been left deeply divided by snap elections just weeks before the Olympic...