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Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony live time, India flag bearers & streaming

Artistic director of Paralympic opening ceremony Thomas Jolly has assured fans and athletes of an unforgettable experience, which will highlight the Paralympic athletes and the values they represent

Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony live timings in India

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2024 | 4:58 PM IST

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Paris is gearing up to host its first-ever Paralympic Games, following the successful Olympic Games, marking a century since the French capital last hosted the event. Paralympics 2024 will start with a spectacular opening ceremony in Paris, where 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 167 nations will march around Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. The ceremony is scheduled for August 28 at 11:30 PM IST.

India is sending its largest-ever Paralympic contingent of 84 para-athletes and hopes to achieve a record medal tally as well.

Who are India's flag-bearers at Paralympics 2024?

Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashri Jadhav have been selected as the country’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony.

The artistic director for the ceremony, Thomas Jolly, has promised fans and the athletes a good experience that will "showcase the Paralympic athletes and the values that they embody". Sticking to the idea once again, this ceremony will also take place outside the stadium, just like the Paris Olympics earlier this month.

The iconic square is where the ceremony will culminate, and the Games will be declared open.

"What an incredible moment for our athletes, who will be part of a historic opening ceremony, on the world’s most famous avenue, surrounded by all the charm of Paris," said Jitske Visser, IPC Athletes' Commission President and competitor at Paris 2024.

"This ceremony at the heart of the city is a strong symbol illustrating our ambition to capitalise on our country hosting its first-ever Paralympic Games to position the issue of inclusion for people with disabilities at the heart of our society," said Tony Estanguet, president of Paris Summer Olympic 2024.