Paris Paralympics Concludes with Historic Achievements

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded with an exuberant closing ceremony at Stade de France, featuring fireworks, laser shows, and performances by French electronic music icons. Team Canada returned home with a remarkable 29 medals, surpassing their previous tally from Tokyo 2020. Team USA had a stellar performance, securing 36 gold medals and a total of 105, highlighted by Ezra Frech's double gold in Para athletics. Great Britain and Northern Ireland finished second in the medal table for the third consecutive Games, achieving their highest medal haul since Rio 2016. China’s Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful Para athlete of the Games with seven gold medals in Para swimming. The event marked a significant chapter in Paralympic history, with record-breaking participation and groundbreaking athletic achievements.