The Paris Paralympics: Where iconic venues meet roaring crowds in an unmatched atmosphere.

The Paralympics in Paris have drawn larger crowds and increased viewership compared to past games, with athletes experiencing a level of excitement and support they have never seen before. Nineteen-year-old Ezra Frech led a stadium-wide slow clap after breaking a record in the high jump, calling himself “the happiest man alive.” Roderick Townsend won his 4th gold medal and noted the unmatched energy in the stadium. Jaydin Blackwell set a new world record in the 100m and described the environment as surreal. With over two million tickets sold, many athletes are competing in front of the largest crowds of their careers. Hunter Woodhall, who went viral for cheering on his wife at the Olympics, won gold in the 400m at the Paralympics. Pivotal plays in sitting volleyball and para table tennis are met with enthusiastic fan support, inspiring the athletes to perform their best. Kate Douglass, who won medals at the Olympics, was surprised by the excitement at the Paralympics. In blind soccer, the crowd remains mostly silent to allow visually impaired players to hear the ball, but erupts in cheers when a goal is scored. Charles E. Catherine-Caldaro from the U.S. Blind Soccer Men’s National Team used a Vision Pad to follow games and scout the competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. The Paralympics in Paris are creating an atmosphere of inclusivity and excitement for athletes of all abilities.

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