The 2024 Paralympics in Paris will kick off with a grand opening ceremony featuring over 4,400 athletes from 154 countries, including 35 from Ireland competing across nine sports. Notable athletes include Ellen Keane, competing in her fifth and final Paralympics, and American swimmer McKenzie Coan, who defied medical odds to become a four-time gold medalist. Team Great Britain will showcase more than 210 athletes, including defending champions and debutants, all eager to perform in front of live audiences after the last games were held behind closed doors. Among the prominent U.S. athletes are Jessica Long, a decorated swimmer, and Tatyana McFadden, a 20-medal winner in track and field. The games will be broadcast live across various networks, allowing fans to witness the athletes' remarkable achievements and stories. The Paralympics, set to run from August 29 to September 8, promises to highlight incredible feats of determination and skill.