Paris set for Paralympics opening ceremony
Paris is set to host the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games. The French capital will see over 4,400 athletes competing for medals in a city that has historically been challenging for those with disabilities. The opening ceremony will feature the city's landmarks, marking the first time it will take place in the city's center. Organizers of the Paralympic Games have had to make significant adaptations for athletes with disabilities. Paris City Council has introduced measures such as enabling online booking for assistance to access trains, although much of the city's underground system remains inaccessible to wheelchair users due to its age. Despite previous concerns about inconvenience and traffic chaos during the Olympics, the event was successful, and many tickets for the Paralympics have already been sold out, primarily to residents of the Paris region. The games feature a record number of participating countries and organizations.