The athletes village buzzed with activity as 4,400 para-athletes arrived for the 2024 Paralympic Games. After a brief closure following the Olympics, the village reopened on Aug. 21, with adjustments to ensure full accessibility.
, the athletes village was buzzing with activity on Saturday as athletes from 168 delegations were settling into their temporary home, preparing for their upcoming competitions., in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, closed its doors on Aug. 13 after the conclusion of the Olympic Games , giving organizers a week to make necessary adjustments for the upcoming Paralympics.
“All roadways, sidewalks and access points are fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. It is a 100% accessible village,” he explained.
One scene that captured this joy involved three athletes from Iran. They were spotted zipping through the main alley leading to the dining hall, with one athlete using the motorized device while the others clung to their companion’s shoulders, laughing as they enjoyed the ride.Ludivine Munos, a former French para-athlete and head of integration for Paris 2024, praised the village’s setup, calling it a “paradise” for the para-athletes.
Smaller adjustments were also made to enhance daily life. In the dining hall, tables were spaced out for wheelchair accessibility and some chairs were removed to create a more open layout.
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