Paris Paralympics 2024 Where and when to watch Games live

The Paralympics 2024 Games are going to start in Paris today i.e. Wednesday, 8 September. After India’s performance in the Paris Olympics was not very good, the hopes of medals have started once again. The Olympic Indian team managed to get only 6 medals, which included 5 bronze and only one silver, India did not get a single gold medal in these games. India’s journey in the Paris 2024 Paralympics is going to start from 28 August and will continue till 9 September.

When to watch the Paralympics 2024 Games

The Paris 2024 Paralympics are scheduled to be held in France from August 28 to September 9. The events start at 1.30 pm IST. However, India’s events are scheduled to begin on August 29.

Where to watch Paralympics 2024 live

All 549 events of Paris Paralympics 2024 in India Olympics.com The games will not be live streamed for free on any TV channel in India. However, select highlights will be available on Sports18 TV channel. Apart from this, fans can also watch live action on JioCinema.

The country’s Paralympic contingent comprises 84 athletes who are set to compete in 12 sports in France. The 38-member para athletics team is led by Sumit Antil, who was the Tokyo 2020 Para Javelin champion. This group is almost half of India’s Paralympic team that will compete for 12 medals that will contribute to a significant medal haul for the country.

At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, India won a total of 19 medals, including 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze, marking the country’s most successful Paralympic campaign to date. With a larger contingent and more sports participating, India will look to bring home as many medals as possible at Paris 2024. Apart from para athletics, India is strong in para badminton and para shooting, with 13 and 10 athletes respectively aiming for podium finishes. In particular, India will make its Paralympic Games debut in para cycling, para judo and para rowing, which hold great significance for the country’s sport.