The Paris Paralympics officially get underway on Thursday. Tune in to check out the competition.
While the Paris Olympics are finished, the Paralympics are just getting started with Day 1 set for Thursday. The opening ceremony took place along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and now it’s go time. A handful of all different sports will get underway on Thursday.
How to Watch Paralympics Day 1:
Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: USA Network
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The first day of competition starts with medal events in Para Cycling Track, Para Swimming, Para Table Tennis, and Para Taekwondo.
Star names include ParalympicsGB’s most decorated athlete, Sarah Storey, who will perform in a ninth consecutive Paralympics looking to add to her 17 gold medals. Storey secured three titles at Tokyo 2020, and the defense of the first starts Thursday in the Para Cycling Track Time Trial C5.
Fan-favorite wheelchair rugby starts with the preliminary rounds of the mixed gender event with a clash between Australia and Great Britain.
Ryley Batt returns to the fray looking to return to the top of the podium with his Aussie team after a fourth place finish at Tokyo 2020, following top spots at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
Meanwhile, USAs take on Canada in a North America showdown with Chuck Aoki eyeing a a top spot after two silvers and a bronze. Hosts France face Denmark, with the crowd no doubt ready to rattle the Champ de Mars Arena to its foundations once again.
What time do the Paralympic events begin?
The opening events will air on Thursday, August 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is Day 1 on?
You can watch Day 1 of the Paralympics on USA Network.
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