The head of the International Paralympic Committee called for a ‘revolution of inclusion’ in moving opening ceremony
he 17th Paralympic Games began under blue skies then lit up the night as Paris made a powerful start in extending to disability sport the same energy and joy that has so far characterised its historic summer.
Unlike the Olympic opening ceremony there were no shots of sodden performers to spoil the party. Temperatures of 30C and cloudless skies meant that everything passed without disruption and the tribunes were full. By the time the French delegation arrived in the arena past 10pm to the sounds of Champs-Élysées and various other pieces of chanson that remain in the collective memory, the spirit of the summer of 2024 was once again in full effect.
Jolly argues that the ceremony explores a further need for reconciliation: between the 15% of the global population who have a disability and the societies that ignore their needs. “Living together better starts with mutual consideration”, he says, “then we can repair, reconcile, adapt and move forward together better.”
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