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Paris Paralympics: Breakdown of 314 athletes representing 44 African countries

Paris Paralympics: Breakdown of 314 athletes representing 44 African countries

As the world shifts attention to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Africa will be well represented with 44 countries presenting a total of 314 athletes that will participate in various sports. In comparison to the Paris 2024 Olympics which ended a few weeks ago where nearly 1,000 African athletes participated in various sports, the Paralympics has lesser representation. Despite the hope for success in the French capital,...

Paris 2024 Paralympics: PCN boss confident of surpassing Tokyo 2020 outing

Paris 2024 Paralympics: PCN boss confident of surpassing Tokyo 2020 outing

The President of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria, (PCN), Sunday Odebode, has expressed optimism that Team Nigeria will surpass their Tokyo 2020 Paralympics feat when the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games take centre stage between August 28 and September 8, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian Paralympics contingent departed the country on Monday for Germany where they will be camped ahead of the Games. The PCN President confirmed that...