The Paralympic Games in Paris are reaching their final three days of competition, with medals up for grabs in 10 different sports on Friday. The Stade de France will host track and field events where several gold medals will be awarded. Nearby Clichy-sous-Bois will see men’s and women’s titles in cycling road racing, while the women’s wheelchair tennis final will take place at Roland Garros, the venue for the French Open. Iran is favored to retain its men’s sitting volleyball title.
British Paralympic cycling star Sarah Storey, with 18 gold medals already under her belt, aims to secure gold in the C4-C5 women’s road race. In the same event, Kévin Le Cunff will defend his Olympic title. Meanwhile, wheelchair tennis player Diede De Groot is set to defend her singles title on the Philippe Chatrier court at Roland Garros against Japan’s Yui Kamiji.
In equestrian events at the Palace of Versailles, American riders Rebecca Hart and Fiona Howard seek team gold in dressage. They face tough competition from a British team featuring Natasha Baker, a six-time gold medalist. The men’s sitting volleyball final at North Paris Arena will feature a showdown between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran, with Bosnia aiming to upset the favorites.
The unique 4x100m universal relay gives fans at the Stade de France a chance to witness a diverse race featuring mixed-gender and mixed-disability teams. The race involves visually impaired athletes, amputee sprinters, athletes with cerebral palsy, and wheelchair racers, showcasing the spirit of inclusivity at the Paralympic Games.
