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Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on September 8, 2024 at 05:26 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 closing day on Sunday, September 8!
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!
Sunday September 8th
News of the day
- It's the big day for the Paralympic marathon... And in the running is a Frenchwoman in the T12 category, Rosa Gangloff, the oldest athlete at 59. She finished 4th in her category, just short of the podium.
- Here's one who didn't make it to the foot of the podium... Nelia Barbosa won a silver medal in the 200m kayak. She was the last Frenchwoman at these Paralympic Games to bring home a medal.
- According to the Games organizers, a total of 12 million tickets were sold: 9.5 million for the Olympic Games and 2.5 million for the Paralympic Games, in detail. According to L'Équipe, this is the highest number of tickets sold in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games combined.
- In the marathon, Morocco's Fatima El Idrissi shattered the world record... by six minutes!
- The very last medal of these Paralympic Games was won by Iran's Ahmad Aminzadeh in powerlifting (para-halliphilia - bench press).
Now it's time for the closing ceremony!
Image of the day
It was Spanish marathon runner Elena Congost who, at the finish line, seeing her guide at the end of her rope, helped her to finish the race. Bronze medallist, she was unfortunately disqualified for this gesture.
Victories of the day
Paralympic Games: final medal for France in para-kayak this Sunday, September 8
The 2024 Paralympic Games come to a close this Sunday, September 8, 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]
Saturday, September 7th
News of the day
- Continuation and end for cycling at these Games, which brought France 28 medals, 10 of them gold, i.e. more than half of our golden charms - an exceptional performance!
- Aurélie Aubert, our Olympic boccia champion, spoke on the "Quels Jeux" program about her love of Schoko-Bons and her hopes that the brand would sponsor her sport. On Twitter, the latter responded favorably - a beautiful story that's just beginning!
- Nantenin Keïta, our flag bearer, moved the French after her defeat in the 400m final, particularly disappointed by her performance.
- Dimitri Pavadé, long jumper, came out on Saturday on social networks, revealing his homosexuality to "give strength and courage to those still in the closet".
- First gold medal in history for French cecifoot, unbelievable!
Image of the day
The first "Caphryge" in history, as Internet users have dubbed him!
Victories of the day
Friday, September 6 :
- Kevin Le Cunff wins silver in the C4 road race, but disappointment for Gatien Le Rousseau who finishes 4th.
- Heïdi Gaugain wins silver in the road race, her 3rd silver medal of these Paralympic Games.
- In wheelchair tennis,Japanese athlete Yui Kamiji dethroned the Netherlands to win gold!
- Italian swimmerStefano Raimondi wins a fourth medal in swimming.
Image of the day
Silent applause during equestrian events!
Thursday, September 5th
News of the day
- The reigning champion, German swimmer TalisonEngel, beats his own world record in the SB13 100m breaststroke series with a timing of 1:01.84.
- Under the deluge, the athletes outdid themselves in the cycling and athletics events.
- Two new medals are added to France's haul in para-cycling!
- It's time to say goodbye to one of the iconic Olympic venues of these Games: the Stade des Invalides, which hosted the archery events!
Image of the day
Epic performances in the rain!
Wednesday, September 4th
News of the day
- Medal shower for French para-cycling: 11 medals for French athletes, including 4 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze. An exceptional harvest for the French team and new records set by our French para-cyclists: a great start to the day!
- In wheelchair tennis, Stéphane Houdet lost in the quarter-finals to Spain's Martin de la Puente in three sets. In doubles, the Cattaneo/Houdet duo also lost to the British team, ranked first in the world, on the Suzanne Lenglen court.
- In para table tennis, Fabien Lamirault won bronze in the individual event. Lucas Didier won his semi-final: see you in the final on September 7 at 10 a.m.
- Timothée Adolphe and his guide Charles Renard finish 1st in their T11 category semi-final in the 100m, qualifying them for tomorrow's final at 7.08pm.
- Para-sport star Bebe Vio loses to Chinese athlete Rong Xiao in the semi-finals. She will win the bronze medal
Image of the day
At Club France last night, our stuntman was Charles Noaxx, and he made French para badminton history.
News of the day
- Para-table tennis is going rather well for the French delegation! On Tuesday, Lucas Didier (men's singles MS9) won his match against Nigerian table tennis player Abiola Wali Adesope, three sets to nil. He has thus qualified for the quarter-finals. Fabien Lamirault (MS2 category) beat Korean Park in the semi-finals. He is therefore guaranteed a medal! On the other hand, Matéo Bohéas failed to beat Poland's Chojniwski in the semi-final (men's singles MS10). The Frenchman therefore missed out on the final, but went home with a bronze medal nonetheless. He also gave France its first medal of the day.
- In para-swimming, the medals came courtesy of Ugo Didier, who took silver in the S9 100 m backstroke final, and Laurent Chardard. Coming third in the 50 m butterfly S6 final, the swimmer won bronze. For his part, Alex Portal climbed onto the second step of the podium after a fine race in the 200 m 4-swimming event S13. He left with a silver medal!
- In para-athletics, Marie Ngoussou was the talk of the town on Tuesday. Aged just 15, she was the youngest member of the French team and reached the final of the 100 m (category T47). No medal for sprinter Marie Ngoussou, but a fine 6th place nonetheless!
Image of the day
We're not going to deny ourselves the pleasure of seeing French swimmer Alex Portal's fine race again. Thanks to this victory in the 200m 4-swim, Alex Portal wins his 4th medal in these Paris 2024 Paralympic 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...
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!
Saturday, August 31st
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!
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
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 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
- 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.
La Phryge, soon on the big screen?
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