Google Doodle Celebrates Paris Paralympics 2024

Google celebrated the start of the Wheelchair Tennis competition at the 2024 Paralympics with a whimsical Doodle featuring animated birds playing tennis in Parisian gardens. The event, which began on August 30 and runs until September 7 at Stade Roland-Garros, includes singles and doubles matches across various categories. Wheelchair tennis, a fixture of the Paralympic Games since 1992, showcases the skills of notable players like Stéphane Houdet and Diede de Groot. Meanwhile, the Australian cycling team's outfits have sparked controversy on social media due to their poor design, overshadowing the athletes' accomplishments at the Games. Additionally, the WHO and the International Paralympic Committee have launched the 'Equipped for equity' campaign, highlighting the vital role of assistive technology in sports and daily life for athletes with disabilities.