IPC President Andrew Parsons says Paris 2024 will set the benchmark for all future Games ⒸParis 2024 – Tomas Stevens
With one year to go, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons believes Paris 2024 is on the course to deliver the most spectacular Paralympic Games in history.
The Brazilian believes world class sport, iconic venues, a first Games since the pandemic, and a revolutionary approach by the Organising Committee, are the perfect ingredients to deliver a Paralympics that will surpass the achievements of any previous Games edition.
Andrew Parsons said: “As we reach the one year to go milestone, all the stars are aligning for Paris 2024 to deliver tremendous and memorable Paralympic Games, setting a benchmark for all future editions.
“The Organising Committee has promised innovative and revolutionary Paralympics, Games Wide Open to all. To date, they are delivering on all their promises and with 12 months to go I could not be more excited for the Games and the legacy they will deliver.
“Having attended many Para sport events this year, the level of sport performance is quite simply incredible. With the environment Paris 2024 is creating for athletes next summer, which includes many stunning sport venues at the heart of the city, I think the sporting action will surpass all of our expectations.
“These will be the first Paralympics in Europe since London 2012 and the first to be he held with spectators since Rio 2016. This combination, together with accessible and affordable tickets, will ensure we have massive crowds packing the venues, bringing the best out of our athletes. I think the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are going to be spectacular.”
Aim to sell every Paralympic ticket
With tickets going on-sale at family friendly and affordable prices from 9 October on a first-come, first served basis, the IPC President hopes that all 2.8 million tickets are sold.
Half of all tickets cost EUR 25 or less while tickets for the 22 sports range from EUR 15 to EUR 100.
“I think there will be a massive demand for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games tickets once they go on-sale on 9 October,” explained Parsons.
“The Paralympic Games has always prided itself on offering accessible tickets to all, and Paris 2024 is no different. We have worked hard with the Organising Committee to ensure affordable and family friendly prices for world class sport in absolutely…
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