Published byLa Rédac· Photos byLaurent de Sortiraparis· Published on September 2, 2024 at 11:31 p.m.
Every day of the Paralympic Games is full of surprises! That's why we're sharing with you a daily roundup of information on the competition and everything that surrounds it, from results to the funniest moments, as well as the most beautiful photos and news. Here's an overview of the day!
The Paralympic Games at home are perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime event, and in Paris it's this year, for the first time in its history! So we're making the most of it, by attending the events on site or watching them on TV, but also by taking advantage of the entertainment and fan zones set up in the capital and in the regions.
And don't panic, if you've missed the day's main news, the editorial team has put together a roundup of the most interesting, historic or funny moments, whether sporting or linked to everyday life around the competition!
- To be read
- Tips for the week of September 2 to 8, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings
- Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, fanzones where to watch the events on the big screen in Île-de-France
- Olympics Paris 2024: all the news and information about the Olympic Games
Monday, September 2nd
News of the day
- After a postponement, the para-triathlon could be held today, but with some traffic jams since they all took place at the same time.
- "I've dedicated my life to Paris for 4 years"... The words, but above all the tears, of para-triathlete Jules Ribstein, who won a gold medal in his category.
- Gabriel dos Santos Araújo, Brazil's all-round para-swimming sensation, won his third gold medal. Three races, three medals... Brazil's Léon Marchand, no doubt about it.
- Aurélie Aubert made a small mistake when she thought her opponent had no balls left... But it was a fortunate mistake, as it did not prevent her from winning her first Olympic title.
- The cecifoot events, which saw a silent wave... Very impressive.
Image of the day
Phryge thinks she's David Guetta...
Victories of the day
Paralympic Games: a host of medals, including five golds, won on Monday, September 2
The 2024 Paralympic Games are in full swing right now in the capital. How are French athletes faring at this competition dedicated to disabled sport? We take a look at the French achievements and medals won today. [Read more]
Sunday, September 1st
News of the day
- A little worry for Marie Patouillet after her gold medal, who fainted on the top step of the podium! Fortunately, nothing serious happened to this doctor-athlete, who knew what was happening to her!
- The cecifoot tournament has begun, and the public must learn to keep quiet during the action so as not to disturb the players, who must hear the bells in the ball!
- The triathlon had to be cancelled this morning due to deteriorating water quality in the Seine, after an excessively rainy Saturday in the Paris region. We hope it will finally take place tomorrow!
- Brazilian table tennis player Bruna Alexandre is competing in the Paralympic Games, after taking part in the Olympic Games a few weeks ago!
- Two medals in one day for rowing, which had seen none in Vaires-sur-Marne during the Olympic Games!
Image of the day
The Sunday sportswoman!
Victories of the day
Saturday, August 31st
News of the day
It's been a good day for the French team: we're going to sleep this Saturday evening with eight new medals, including one gold. Les Bleus shone particularly brightly in para-swimming, para-table tennis and para-cycling. These fine results have set the Paralympic stadiums alight, and augur well for the Games as a whole. France is currently 8th on the medal table.
In team sports, the French are currently in a bit of a slump, with the elimination of our wheelchair rugby team in particular. All is not lost, however, as our basketball players are still in with a chance of a medal.
Today's good news is also Anne Hidalgo's announcement: the IOC has given its approval for the Olympic rings to remain on the Eiffel Tower after the end of the Games!
Image of the day
The images that touched us today were Dorian Foulon's tears of joy, as he was moved to hear the Marseillaise ring out after his magnificent victory in the individual pursuit, and after breaking the world record in qualifying. A day to remember!
Friday, August 30
News of the day
Despite the gloomy weather, France shone brightly on the second day of competition, with medals ( 6 of them!) falling throughout the day. And in every color, so we're not going to deny ourselves the pleasure! Here's a quick recap?
The French delegation took gold in para-cycling, silver in para-sport, para-taekwondo and para-swimming, and bronze in para-table tennis and... para-swimming! Find out more about these tricolor victories below.
Image of the day
The image of the day is, of course, Alexandre Léauté's gold-capped victory at the Vélodrome national in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. At just 22 years of age, he left the Tokyo 2021 Games with 4 medals in his pocket, and could well thrill us once again in the days to come. Fingers crossed!
Thursday, August 29
News of the day
- First medals for France! In the 400 m freestyle, Ugo Didier took first place on the podium, while Marie Patouillet took silver in the para-cycling track event. Earlier in the evening, Alex Portal also took second place on the podium in the 100m butterfly.
- Promising qualification for France in men's doubles table tennis
- In Taekwondo, on the other hand, Bopha Kong bowed out through injury due to a cruciate ligament rupture.
Image of the day
La Phryge, soon on the big screen?
