TONIGHT THE REVOLUTIONARIES ARE YOU

A speech by Tony Estanguet, President, Paris 2024 Organizing Committee delivered at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, Paris, France on Aug. 28, 2024 is presented. He mentions "Welcome to the Paralympic revolution, where the athletes are the revolutionaries. With their performances, records...

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Published in:Vital speeches of the day 2024-10, Vol.90 (10), p.244
Main Author: Estanguet, Tony
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Athletes
Athletes with disabilities
People with disabilities
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Summary:A speech by Tony Estanguet, President, Paris 2024 Organizing Committee delivered at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, Paris, France on Aug. 28, 2024 is presented. He mentions "Welcome to the Paralympic revolution, where the athletes are the revolutionaries. With their performances, records, and the emotions they evoke, these athletes challenge the limitations imposed on them. They have trained, sweated, failed, and gotten back up again to become the great champions we honor tonight. Their victories not only make us proud but also have the power to change the world. As the Paralympic Games begin, we will no longer see individuals with disabilities, but rather champions who inspire us. This revolution, though gentle, will profoundly change us all. The Paralympic Games have the unrivaled power to not only thrill us but also transform us. We thank the International Paralympic Committee and all the partners who have made this revolution possible. Tonight, Team France is ready to break records and invites us all to join in this revolution. Let us stop imposing limits on these athletes who have no limits themselves. This is the Paralympic revolution, a revolution that will change us forever."
ISSN:0042-742X