The Paralympic Games are set to open in Paris, where 4,400 athletes will compete for 549 medals, showcasing remarkable skills in adaptive sports over 11 days.
France's para triathlon champion, Alexis Hanquinquant, expressed excitement about the Paralympics, calling Paris 'the most beautiful city in the world' and anticipating exceptional games.
The historic venues used for the Olympics will again play host, with events ranging from para equestrian in Chateau de Versailles to blind soccer near the Eiffel Tower.
Only two out of the 22 Paralympic sports—goalball and boccia—lack Olympic counterparts, with teams in goalball being composed of visually impaired athletes.
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