Paris 2024 Paralympics kicks off with opening ceremony
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night.
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French President Emmanuel Macron during the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Paralympics.2/17
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde displays the colours of the flag of France during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.3/17
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Czech Republic's delegation attends the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde.4/17
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Dancers perform during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde.5/17
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Athletes of Italy parade during the Opening Ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.6/17
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Performers wave flags during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.7/17
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.8/17
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General view of the torch relay performance as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.9/17
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Markus Rehm holding the torch during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.10/17
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Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.11/17
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Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi lit torches during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.12/17
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The Olympic cauldron is seen after being lit at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.13/17
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Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi react after they lit The Olympic cauldron at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.14/17
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen alongside a fireworks display during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.15/17
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General view of fireworks over Place de la Concorde at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.16/17
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Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.17/17
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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