Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium.

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Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
By NewVision Reporter
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The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.

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