Paralympics opening ceremony: Athletes from 180 countries to parade through Paris

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 (4 hours ago)

Paralympics opening ceremony: Athletes from 180 countries to parade through Paris

The Paris Paralympics opening ceremony kicks off on Wednesday night, with thousands of athletes taking part in a parade through the French capital's iconic landmarks.

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