The Tokyo Paralympic Games lasted 13 days. The Paris Games lasted 12. In 2028, in Los Angeles, they will be 14 days of competition awaiting the athletes. For the first time in the history of the Paralympic Games, Tests will take place before the opening ceremonyScheduled for August 15, 2028: wheelchair rugby will begin two days prior, and boccia the day before the ceremony. This offers a unique opportunity for these sports to mark the start of the LA28 Games and to showcase Paralympic sports over more days than ever beforewhile ensuring that no athlete is eliminated before the opening ceremony " emphasizes LA28.
Un "Super Saturday" It was also announced, as during the Olympic Games: on August 26, during the last weekend of competition, 15 final sessions will be scheduled, and More than 50 gold medals will be awarded during this dayThe following day, for the final day of competition, seven finals sessions will take place, allowing us to go back in time: this will be the largest number of medals awarded on the last day of the Paralympic Games since Atlanta in 1996.
« With more disciplines and competition days than ever before, LA28 is setting the stage for legendary Paralympic Games “,” says Janet Evans, head of the athlete department at LA28. We have the opportunity to break down barriers and redefine what the Paralympic Movement and the representation of people with disabilities can mean for the next generation. " adds Ileana Rodriguez, vice-president of strategy and Paralympic relations for the organizing committee.
