The Paris Paralympics open in City of Light

The Paris Paralympics opened on Wednesday in the city center, marking the start of 11 days of competition. The ceremony took place at Place de la Concorde, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 2 million tickets have been sold for events across 18 venues. China is expected to dominate, while host France aims for a top-8 finish. Ukraine sent a team of 140 athletes despite ongoing war. The Games hope to raise awareness of disability issues globally. READ FULL