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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Michael Howie

Paralympics to begin in Paris with Great Britain sending its highest ever representation of female athletes

The 2024 Paris Paralympics promise to be a ‘landmark’ celebration of sport with Great Britain sending its highest ever representation of female athletes, organisers have said.

Some 215 GB athletes are taking part in the Games, which kick off tonight when the opening ceremony is held. An estimated 65,000 spectators will be watching the athletes from more than 180 countries march along the Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde before the competitions start tomorrow.

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