Today, the competitions 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will kick off today. 54 Egyptian athletes are set to compete in the prestigious event.
The Egyptians will appear in 10 sports: goalball, athletics, rowing, powerlifting, boccia, canoe/kayak, swimming, sitting volleyball, table tennis, and taekwondo.
Rowing, canoe/kayak, boccia and athletics will see the first Egyptian participation.
17 female players are among the participants.
Rowing athlete Ali El Zeiny, and weightlifter Rihab Ali will carry the Egyptian flag in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The delegation of Egypt was received by the Egyptian Ambassador to France Alaa Youssef who welcomed the team.
He also held a reception at his home for the delegation.
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