First weekend day since the start of these Paralympic Games in Paris: it's time to make the most of this Saturday, August 31, 2024 to enjoy, cheer on the athletes, and see as many events as possible! But what exactly can you see this Saturday? What sports are on the program at the Paralympic venues?
From one end of Paris to the other, and at sites outside the capital, no fewer than 15 sports are scheduled for the day. Ball sports, combat sports, athletics, swimming, shooting... Saturday's program is as packed as it is varied, to the delight of sports fans and Games fans alike.
Sports, finals and medals to see, sports venues and even information on public transport and restaurants to try between two events: here's everything you need to know about this Paralympic day.
In para-athletics :
In track para-cycling :
Para-swimming :
In para-taekwondo :
Para-table tennis:
In para-archery :
In sports para-tir :
Armchair basketball at the Bercy Arena
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Paris' Accor Arena: the temple of entertainment in the 12th arrondissement
Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events. [Read more]
Boccia at Arena Paris Sud 1
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Goalball at Arena Paris Sud 6
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Para-Athletics at the Stade de France
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Athletics and marathon running, king disciplines at the Olympic Games... And the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are no exception to the rule! Combining throws, jumps, runs... athletics is also the discipline of all records, with great champions who have the history of their performance. Find out everything there is to know about these disciplines for the Games! [Read more]
The Stade de France, the venue for concerts and sporting events in Saint-Denis (93)
Although many people think that the Stade de France is located in Paris, it's actually not far from the capital, in the inner suburbs of Saint-Denis (93). With its immense capacity and monumental stature, it is currently the largest stadium in France. [Read more]
Para-Rowing at the Stade Nautique
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The Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium (77), Olympic venue for open-water events
The only Olympic venue in the Seine-et-Marne département, the Stade Nautique is the perfect place to practice open-water water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. [Read more]
Para-Badminton at Arena La Chapelle
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Arena Porte de la Chapelle, the new sports and cultural hub to the north of Paris
Recently inaugurated in 2023, the Arena de la Porte de la Chapelle will revitalize a lesser-known neighborhood at the gateway to Paris. With this new event and sports venue designed for local residents in the same way as occasional visitors, the Arena will host, among other things, some of the Olympic and Paralympic events of the 2024 Games. [Read more]
Para-cycling on the track at the Vélodrome national
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The Vélodrome National and Stade BMX in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78), the kingdom of cycling
Since 2014, the town of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines has become the place to be for cyclists in the Paris region, with its Vélodrome national and Stade BMX, two modern facilities that host international competitions. [Read more]
Para-Natation at Paris La Défense Arena
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It's one of the most watched disciplines at the Summer Olympics: swimming is the water sport of all records. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, the competition will be held at Paris La Défense Arena, along with the Paralympics 2024 para-swimming events from August 29. [Read more]
Paris La Défense Arena: Europe's largest indoor venue
An entertainment mecca located in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-purpose venue that embodies the perfect fusion of the worlds of music and sport. This spectacular venue, inaugurated in October 2017 in Nanterre, is a must-see for all fans of concerts and major sporting events in the region. [Read more]
Para-Taekwondo at the Grand Palais
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A martial art from South Korea, taekwondo is set to bring the Grand Palais to life this summer 2024, during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. An opportunity to learn more about this combat sport and the competition program! [Read more]
The Grand Palais: the Parisian landmark ready to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The countdown is on for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the capital is gearing up to host a large number of events in historic venues. At the Grand Palais, those lucky enough to have tickets will be able to watch the fencing and Taekwondo events. [Read more]
Para-table tennis at Arena Paris Sud 4
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Para archery at Les Invalides
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The Paris 2024 Games are an opportunity for the French to discover or take a closer interest in more or less traditional sports. And among them, archery! One takes a look at its history, where to practice it, our best athletes, and the program of events, in both Olympic and Paralympic versions! [Read more]
Les Invalides: the Esplanade hosts events for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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Para-shooting at the Châteauroux Shooting Center
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Three different types of shooting events exist at the Olympic Games, in addition to archery: rifle, pistol and shotgun. Discover their history, the best athletes and the program for these Paris 2024 Games, as well as in Paralympic versions. Here's everything you need to know! [Read more]
Wheelchair rugby at the Arena Champ-de-Mars
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From August 29 to September 2, rugby à 7 events will take place in Paris, at the Arena Champ de Mars, for this 2024 edition of the Paralympic Games. Rules, history of the sport, records... Find out all you need to know about the Paralympic version of the oval ball sport. [Read more]
Arena Champ-de-Mars: the ephemeral Grand Palais transformed into an Olympic venue in Paris
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Wheelchair tennis at Roland-Garros stadium
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Seated volleyball at Arena Paris Nord
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VIPARIS, the Villepinte exhibition center (93), north of Paris
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To make your journey and your day easier, here are a few informative guides to help you.
Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024
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To avoid tourist traps next to the Olympic venues, follow the guide to where to eat near the events in the capital, according to your desires, during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On August 31, 2024
Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: where to eat next to the events? Our good addresses
