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Exceptional Achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Italy Shatters Medal Record with 71 Honors

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“It was an extraordinary Paralympics, because the result was extraordinary in terms of the number of medals, and it was not at all simple to surpass Tokyo, also for the positioning of the medal table, which evidently confirms a positive, enterprising, and determined path of the Paralympic world together with the federations, athletes, their technical staff, civilian grassroots sports groups, but also with state bodies and the Paralympic Defense group. We are satisfied, very satisfied.” This was stated by the president of Cip Luca Pancalli, summarizing the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024.

With 71 medals, including 24 gold, the record from Tokyo 2020 has been broken.

In the evening, the official closing ceremony marked the end of the long Olympic summer in Paris.

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“It was an extraordinary Paralympics, because the result was extraordinary in terms of the number of medals, and it was not at all simple to surpass Tokyo, and also for the positioning of the medal table which evidently confirms a positive, enterprising and determined path of the Paralympic world together with the federations, athletes, their technical staff, civilian grassroots sports groups but also with state bodies and the Paralympic Defense group. We are satisfied, very satisfied.” This was stated by the president of Cip Luca Pancalli, summarizing the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024.

With 71 medals of which 24 gold, indeed, the record of Tokyo 2020 has been surpassed.

In the evening, the official closing ceremony marked the end of the long Olympic summer in Paris.

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The flame extinguished, the Paralympics close

The Paralympic flame was extinguished this evening at the Stade de France by bocce champion Aurélie Aubert, surrounded by numerous French athletes who left their mark in the Paralympic Games, sealing the end of the Paris Games. Shortly after, the Olympic and Paralympic cauldron in the Tuileries Garden, in the heart of Paris, was also extinguished to mark the end of a “historic summer” in France.

Swimmer Domiziana Mecenate and Ndiaga Dieng, the two flag bearers of the Italian delegation in the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at Stade de France

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Exceptional Achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Italy Shatters Medal Record with 71 Honors

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Paralympics, the City of Light closes its Olympic summer

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“Today the closing ceremony marks the end of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, where our national team was a protagonist in all events, finishing sixth in the overall medal table, achieving a historic record of 71 medals, second only to the results of Rome 1960. These successes are proof of a growing movement, which represents – as the President of the Italian Paralympic Committee Luca Pancalli said – a social transformation agent that is doing great things.” This was declared by the Chairman of the Sports Commission of the Chamber Federico Mollicone.

“The institutional presence of President Meloni and Minister Abodi is a recognition of this important work, which does not end tonight with the closing ceremony but continues every day – he adds – in sports clubs, in federations, and in all bodies that promote Paralympic sports. As President Meloni said, the athletes – even in this edition of the Paralympic Games – have been a lesson for all of us.”

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Paralympics, half of the Italian medals won by the Fiamme Oro athletes

The Paris 2024 Paralympics conclude today with a medal table showcasing Italy winning 24 gold, 15 silver, and 32 bronze medals. The Fiamme Oro sports group of the State Police contributed to the medal tally with 13 golds, 7 silvers, and 15 bronzes, making up 49.2% of the overall total. The Paralympic disciplines that involved Fiamme Oro athletes were seven, and in four (swimming, fencing, cycling, and weightlifting), the police athletes won medals. Of the 23 athletes called up, 17 won a medal. The security observatory against discriminatory acts of the Department of Public Safety was also present in Paris, which, along with Cip, signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the Paralympic athletes in schools from October to promote the values of sports as a tool to counter every form of discrimination, especially related to disability. In the medal tally of the Fiamme Oro, there are 13 golds (all in swimming), 7 silvers (6 in swimming and one in cycling), and 15 bronzes (9 in swimming, 3 in fencing, 2 in cycling, and one in weightlifting). Twenty-three Fiamme Oro athletes were called up (21 Paralympians plus 2 able-bodied), of which 17 (74%) won medals.

Paris 2024: Cangiano (Fdi): “At the Paralympics, the Italian delegation makes history”

“A few more hours and the curtain will fall on the Paralympics in Paris. An edition that saw the blue delegation triumph everywhere, especially in swimming. 71 medals, of which 24 gold: the best result in recent decades and the second-best performance ever behind Rome 1960. Many medals were also won by the 13 Campania athletes present in the blue delegation: among them, I would like to mention Assunta Legnante, who at 46 writes another page of history. These Paralympics moved me. For the strength, courage, enthusiasm, and competitive level of our athletes.” Declares Gimmi Cangiano, a Campania MP from FdI and a member of the Culture Commission in the Chamber.

“71 medals – emphasizes Cangiano – that tell a daily life made of obstacles, challenges, and victories that go beyond the Paralympic experience. 71 medals welcomed with enthusiasm in that perspective that sees in sports the overcoming of every barrier and every discrimination. Thank you to every single athlete for demonstrating that nothing is impossible if not within the limits we sometimes impose on ourselves. Thanks to President Mattarella, Premier Meloni, and Minister Abodi for their presence, support, and aid to our delegation in France. Thanks to those who believed in us. This is the Italy that does not give up, the one that truly represents us.”

The Italian medals at the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024

The Italian Paralympic Committee: “Extraordinary Games!”

“These were extraordinary Games! This evening, our athletes will parade starting at 8:30 PM at the Stade de France for the closing of the Paris 2024 Games. Waving the Tricolor, our two youngest fourth place finishers, Domiziana Mecenate (swimming) and Ndiaga Dieng (athletics).” This is what the Italian Paralympic Committee wrote on X.

Pancalli: “Extraordinary results, it was not easy”

“It was an extraordinary Paralympics, because the result was extraordinary in terms of the number of medals, and it was not at all simple to surpass Tokyo, and also for the positioning of the medal table, which evidently confirms a positive, enterprising, and determined path of the Paralympic world together with the federations, athletes, their technical staff, civilian grassroots sports groups but also with state bodies and the Paralympic Defense group. We are satisfied, very satisfied.” This was stated by the president of Cip Luca Pancalli, summarizing the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. The number one of Cip was moved during the final celebration at Casa Italia with the medal-winning athletes. “The emotion for those who live this movement epidermically is inevitable. I have been living it for many years, first as an athlete, and I cannot help but see in each of them what we were many years ago. And then there is also a bit of awareness and, allow me to say also a pinch of pride, not personal but with the whole team, in verifying the dignity that we have managed to give to this movement, even if certainly we can always improve.”

Paralympics, last day

Last day of competitions at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Italian team, ready to wrap up a superlative showcase after a memorable tenth day, will be engaged in paracanoeing. Eleonora De Paolis, Amanda Embriaco, Marius Bogdan Ciustea, and Mirko Nicoli will defend the blue colors today, Sunday, September 8th. In the evening, starting at 8:30 PM, space for the Closing Ceremony of the event.

September 8, Sunday: 3 must-see events

Eleonora De Paolis (KL1) and Armanda Embriaco (KL3) will compete in the women’s individual 200m kayak.

Marius Bogdan Ciustea (VL2) and Mirko Nicoli (VL3) will enter the water in the men’s individual 200m Va’a.

The Closing Ceremony will conclude a competition that has given infinite emotions.

Italians in competition today, Sunday, September 8, 2024

Below is the complete list:

10:00 Paracanoeing: women’s individual kayak semifinals 200m KL1 (Eleonora De Paolis)

10:28 Paracanoeing: men’s individual Va’a semifinals 200m VL2 (Marius Bogdan Ciustea)

10:42 Paracanoeing: women’s individual kayak semifinals 200m KL3 (Amanda Embriaco)

10:56 Paracanoeing: men’s individual Va’a semifinals 200m VL3 (Mirko Nicoli)

11:25 Paracanoeing: final A women’s individual kayak 200m KL1 (ev. Eleonora De Paolis)

11:49 Paracanoeing: final A men’s individual Va’a 200m VL2 (ev. Marius Bogdan Ciustea)

12:07 Paracanoeing: final B women’s individual kayak 200m KL3 (ev. Amanda Embriaco)

12:15 Paracanoeing: final A women’s individual kayak 200m KL3 (ev. Amanda Embriaco)

12:33 Paracanoeing: final B men’s individual Va’a 200m VL3 (ev. Mirko Nicoli)

12:41 Paracanoeing: final A men’s individual Va’a 200m VL3 (ev. Mirko Nicoli)

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