Where and how to watch Paris Paralympics 2024 live in India?
Paris Paralympics 2024 will be the 17th edition of the games.
The Paris Paralympics 2024 is set to begin in a few days and the Indian contingent will be in their final phase of preparations. There will be 84 Indian para-athletes representing the nation at Paris—making it the largest contingent for the nation at Paralympics. India’s para-athletes will be seen competing in 12 sporting disciplines at the games.
The Indian contingent at Paris Paralympics 2024 consist of few defending champions who will be keen on repeating their success at Paris. Three years back at Tokyo Paralympics, the Indian team produced their best overhaul of 19 medals which included five gold medals.
Shooter Avani Lekhara and javelin thrower Sumit Antil will hope to defend their title at Paris. Anitl had broken three world records at Tokyo Paralympics while Lekhara secured the nation’s first medal in shooting.
India will also witness participation in para cycling, para rowing and blind judo. Para-athletics will again look to deliver at Paris as there are 38 para-athletes in India’s contingent. The number of para-athletes in archery, shooting and badminton have increased.
Also Read: Full list of India contingent for Paris Paralympics 2024
Paris Paralympics 2024 is expected to see the Indian contingent comfortably cross the double-digit mark. With many former Paralympians and youngsters, the mixed combination of athletes will seek to finish on the podium.
Where and when will Paris Paralympics 2024 take place?
The Paris Paralympics will take place around the city of Paris. There will be 22 sporting disciplines which will be held in 18 different venues. Over 4,400 athletes will take part in 549 events over a period of 11 days at Paris.
The opening ceremony will be held on August 28 at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. The tradition of hosting the opening ceremony in a stadium will not be followed at the 17th edition of the Paralympics. The closing ceremony will be on September 8.
How many athletes will represent India at Paris Paralympics 2024?
India will see 84 athletes competing at Paris Paralympics 2024. There will be 52 men and 32 women in the Indian contingent.
Where and how to watch live telecast of Paris Paralympics 2024 in India?
Indian fans can watch the live telecast of Paris Paralympics 2024 through DD Sports channel 1.0 for free. Sports will only telecast the highlights of the event.
Additionally, fans can also watch the live action through the Paralympic YouTube channel or through the International Paralympic Committee website (Subject to territorial rights). All para sports will be broadcasted live for the first time as 300 hours of coverage are expected to be televised.
Where and how to watch live streaming of Paris Paralympics 2024 in India?
JioCinema has been announced as the official live streaming partner of Paris Paralympics 2024 in India. Fans can watch the live streaming of Paris Paralympics 2024 through the Jio Cinema application or website.
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