2024-08-27 05:50:09
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Celebrating WWII Liberation: Paralympic Flame Halts in Paris

Image courtesy of : AFP (DIMITAR DILKOFF)

In a poignant tribute to the WWII liberation, a Paris ceremony marks 80 years since the event as the Paralympic flame relay pauses. Macron honors the city's history, recalling the entrance of Leclerc's tanks and the freeing of the Eiffel Tower from the swastika.

The symbolic stop comes as Paris prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games, emphasizing resilience and inclusivity. Tight security measures are in place with thousands of personnel safeguarding the event, highlighting the significance of the historic moment.

The Paralympic opening ceremony aims to challenge perceptions of disabilities, set against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks, promising a visually stunning and impactful spectacle.

Yahoo News
26. August 2024 um 21:28

Paralympic flame stops at Paris ceremony marking WWII liberation

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Paris ceremony marks 80 years since WWII liberation; Paralympic flame relay stops; Macron speaks of Parisians listening to Free France; Leclerc's tanks entered Paris, Eiffel Tower freed from swastika; flame relay stops ahead of Paralympic Games in Paris.
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26. August 2024 um 20:27

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EuroNews
26. August 2024 um 20:21

Over 4,400 Athletes Prepare for the Paralympic Games

Over 4,400 Paralympic athletes will compete in 23 different disciplines in Paris. The Paralympic flame is traveling across France, symbolizing the values of resilience and self-improvement. After the Olympic Games, the French hope to rediscover the same joy and enthusiasm with the Paralympic Games.
EuroNews
26. August 2024 um 20:05

Paris, a Safe and Prepared City for the Start of its First Paralympic Games

Politics
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held under strict security; the Paralympic Village is fenced and guarded; the opening ceremony will take place on the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde.
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