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GLIMMER OF HOPE: Paris Paralympics kick off in blaze of inclusivity
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have officially commenced, marking the first time France hosts this prestigious event and the first time an opening ceremony is held in the heart of the city at Place de la Concorde.
French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Games during the ceremony, which featured a parade of athletes from the Champs-Élysées.
The opening ceremony, themed "Paradox," aimed to challenge perceptions of people with disabilities by illustrating a journey from discord to concord, as stated by artistic director Thomas Jolly.
Approximately 4,400 athletes representing a record 168 delegations are set to compete in 22 sports over 11 days.
Eritrea, Kiribati, and Kosovo will be making their debut appearances in the Paralympic Games.
A record Refugee Paralympic Team of eight athletes and one guide runner, based in six different countries and competing in six sports, will also participate.
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The Philippines is sending six para-athletes and four coaches to the 17th Paris Paralympic Games, with the team set to participate in the opening ceremony.
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The Philippines has sent its largest delegation since 2012 to the 2024 Paris Paralympics, with six Filipino para-athletes competing in four sports.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. honored Filipino athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympics during the National Heroes' Day commemoration.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his support for the six Filipino athletes representing the country in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, wishing them "best of luck."
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Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann has expressed his excitement and encouragement for the six Filipino Paralympians competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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