French President Emmanuel Macron launched the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games yesterday at Place de la Concorde Square, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Vice President Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has attended the ceremony alongside the International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons, and several other officials from Paralympic sports worldwide.
In an unforgettable moment for Saudi Paralympic athletes, Abdulrahman Alqurashi and Ghaliah Alanazi proudly raised the Saudi flag during the parade of nations, which highlighted 4,400 athletes from 184 countries.
Alqurashi and Alanazi expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation for having the opportunity to carry their beloved Kingdom’s flag, emphasizing their determination to secure several medals at the Paralympic Games.
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