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Paris 2024 Olympics: Sport and culture at the Games, a long love story

On your marks, get set! The time has come for the long-awaited Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. With millions of visitors expected in Paris over the summer, in this edition of arts24 we look at some of the cultural highlights taking place in the city that's arguably the artistic champion…

France 24

Eurostar launches 'golden' trains to carry athletes and fans to Paris Olympics

Eurostar aims to transport 2,000 athletes and staff and two million spectators to Paris for the Olympics and Paralympics

Evening Standard

Gavin Walker to captain Great Britain’s wheelchair rugby team at Paralympics

The team made history at Tokyo 2020 by becoming champions in the sport for the first time.

The Independent UK

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Jonathan Broom-Edwards more resilient for Paralympics after reality TV stint

The 36-year-old pushed through the pain barrier on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

The Independent UK

Hannah Cockroft says Paris Paralympics can be even bigger than London 2012

The 31-year-old will bid to retain her 100m and 800m titles in France.

The Independent UK

Archery star Milne on target for Paris Paralympic medal

Australian para-archery coach Ricci Cheah is backing star Jonathon Milne to claim another Paralympics medal, after he ended the country's podium drought in Rio.

AAP

David Smith named in boccia squad for Paralympics along with Claire Taggart

Sporting a distinctive red and blue mohawk, Smith retained his individual BC1 title at the rescheduled Tokyo Games three years ago.

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Tanni Grey-Thompson backs initiative to unite generations of GB&NI Paralympians

The new ParalympicsGB community aims to connect athletes from across the generations.

The Independent UK

Live sites in Australia for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Australian sports clubs and community groups have been encouraged to watch the Paris Olympics and Paralympics together at live sites and watch parties.

AAP

Ad campaign seeks to boost sales for Paris Paralympics

Organisers of the Paris Paralympics this week launched an advertising campaign to boost sales for the Games given that only 300,000 tickets have been purchased so far by members of the public.

Radio France Internationale

Maisie Summers-Newton and Tully Kearney named in ParalympicsGB swimming squad

Great Britain’s selection features 15 debutants, including 13-year-old Iona Winnifrith.

The Independent UK

GB chef de mission Penny Briscoe has security concerns over Paris Paralympics

The first European-based Paralympics since London 2012 will run from August 28 to September 8.

The Independent UK

Paralympics countdown: ‘We want to positively influence lives of 1.2bn people’

With 100 days to go until the Paris Games, the IPC’s Andrew Parsons says it is vital for disability rights they are the best ever

The Guardian - UK

Paralympics organisers launch campaign to boost ticket sales with 100 days to go

Paralympics organisers in Paris have a message they hope will encourage many more fans to buy tickets

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Paralympians feel empowered modelling 2024 uniforms

The Australian Paralympics team has unveiled their specially-tailored uniforms as part of Australian Fashion Week ahead of the competition in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Something blue: British kits for Paris 2024 stripped back and traditional

Team GB and ParalympicsGB official kits have been unveiled by adidas with no sign of any ‘hoo haa’

AAP

Steelers book spot at Paralympic Games

A comprehensive qualifying tournament win over Brazil has booked Australia's wheelchair rugby team a place at the Paralympics in Paris.

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Reality TV Star Nelson Thomas Undergoes Foot Amputation After Accident

Nelson Thomas undergoes life-changing amputation after DUI accident, shares journey online, and aims for Paralympics.

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French Government Offers Bonuses To Civil Servants For Olympics

French government offers bonuses to civil servants to prevent strikes during the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Efforts to address worker concerns and ens...

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Russian And Belarusian Athletes Barred From Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Russian and Belarusian Paralympic athletes face stricter restrictions compared to the Olympics in Paris.

International Business Times

Paralympics Chief Hopes For Full Stadiums And Extensive TV Coverage In Paris

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has told AFP he hopes the Paralympics in Paris will take place in full stadiums and predicted the TV coverage would be the most extensive in history.

WEKU

The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

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Paris Olympics and Paralympics Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Chunk

Discover the unique medals of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, each containing a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Learn more about this historic feat here.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics Medals To Contain 'Piece Of Eiffel Tower'

The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original Eiffel Tower in their centre, organisers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Paris Paralympics organisers bid to eclipse London 2012 with new blueprint

Étienne Thobois, the Paris 2024 chief executive, says the Paralympics has evolved since London 2012 and that ‘society’s gone a long way, so we need to do better’

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