On Sunday, September 8, the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games took place in Paris, at the Stade de France, in a festive atmosphere celebrating Parisian nights.
An Emotive Celebration
After weeks of effort and intense competition, the 2024 Paralympic Games came to a grand conclusion on Sunday, September 8. The closing ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate the athletes’ performances and pay tribute to the city of Paris, which hosted the event in an exceptional manner. It was a moment filled with emotions, where 4,400 athletes paraded in front of a crowd of 60,000 spectators at the Stade de France, watched by millions of viewers around the world.
After all the intense moments experienced during the month and a half of competition, a sensation of chills remained within each of us. Aurélie Aubert, the 27-year-old flag bearer, symbolically extinguished the flame of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In just 10 days, this little-known athlete to the general public became the boccia Paralympic champion, providing a poignant and unforgettable moment.
Source of the article: Francetvinfo
