***PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES***

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XVII Paralympic Games
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***PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES SPORTS***​

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place between 28 August and 8 September, will see more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. The first Paralympic summer Games in the French capital will showcase 22 sports, including both individual and team sports.

 

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Tunisian shot-putter wins again at Paralympics; U.S. takes 1st gold
Tlili's throw of 10.40 meters at the Stade de France was good enough to win the F41 class for a third straight Games. Her first two shot put golds, in Beijing and London, were in the F40 class. The difference is in stature

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey leaves after 7 years
During his tenure, Hinchey helped establish new programs to counter sex abuse in the sport but also lost support among grassroots coaches.
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USA Swimming COO Shana Ferguson will take over Hinchey's CEO spot on an interim basis while the board conducts a search for a permanent replacement.