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China Dominates Paralympics Medal Table as Paris Games Close 🏅🇨🇳

The Paris 2024 Paralympics wrapped up in style at the Stade de France this Sunday, closing a summer of sporting triumphs with a mix of pageantry and French flair. 🇫🇷 The ceremony dazzled with projections of France’s iconic blue-white-red flag, a soulful trumpet rendition of La Marseillaise, and athletes marching to the Chariots of Fire theme—because what’s a victory lap without ’80s movie hype? 🎶

China’s Paralympic Reign Continues

Team China secured its sixth consecutive Paralympic medals table crown 🥇, maintaining an unbroken winning streak since Athens 2004. Great Britain and the USA trailed in second and third, proving the competition was fiercer than a TikTok dance challenge. 💪

Passing the Torch to LA

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo handed the Paralympic flag to Los Angeles’ Karen Bass, setting the stage for California’s 2028 showcase. The switch-up came after IPC President Andrew Parsons praised athletes for 'redefining limits'—and honestly, who’s arguing? 🔥 The night ended with a French EDM concert, because even superheroes need a dance break.

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