The Paris 2024 Paralympics, featuring 4,400 athletes from 169 nations, commenced with fervor, showcasing competitions across 22 sports. France's Alexis Hanquinquant and Jules Ribstein secured golds in Para triathlon events, with Hanquinquant's performance particularly noteworthy as he defended his title. Meanwhile, the U.S. saw triumphs in multiple triathlon categories, including victories by Hailey Danz and Grace Norman. Legendary swimmer Jessica Long narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in the women's 200m medley SM8. Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili continued her dominance in shot put, winning her fifth consecutive gold medal. The Philippines sent its largest delegation in 12 years as they aim to add to their historic medal tally.