Get ready for exhilarating performances from the world’s greatest athletes and discover exceptional competition venues at the heart of France’s cultural and sporting heritage.

This guide contains all the important information you need to get the most out of your Paris 2024 Paralympic experience. And to make it even more memorable, we’ve added some handy tips.

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INSIDE YOUR GUIDE...

PARA POWERLIFTING : key informations

Retrieve your tickets

Getting to the competition venues

Services available on site

Spectator checklist

The information contained within this guide (hereinafter the “Guide”) is provided for educational or information purposes only. It should under no circumstances be considered as contractually binding between Paris 2024 and users of the Guide. Paris 2024 is thereby free to amend and/or update any elements, information, maps and times contained in this guide without prior notice. Paris 2024 may notify all users of these changes where necessary and insofar as possible.

PARA POWERLIFTING: KEY INFORMATION

THE EVENT IN A NUTSHELL

Events consists of a single movement: the bench press. The athlete must lower the bar to their chest, pause, then press it upwards until their arms are fully extended. Athletes are given three attempts and the athlete who lifts the heaviest weight wins. There is no impairment classification, only body weight categories.

PARIS 2024: KEY FIGURES

180 athletes

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

ü Keep silent while the athlete is lifting the bar and applaud at the end of their attempt.

ü In the free circulation areas of the site, I respect the spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

ü I am respectful of the venue and the environment. I use the designated paths and throw any litter in the waste containers provided.

ü I behave in a civil and exemplary manner. Violence, racist, discriminatory, sexist, anti-LGBT+, and offensive remarks or behaviour have no place at the Games.

SESSION SCHEDULE

From Thursday 29 August to Monday 2 September

10 sessions, all with medals

Find the full schedule and results on the Official Application Paris 2024!

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PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE ARENA

Spectators : 6700

Inauguration : February 2024

Paris Basketball is the resident club at this new arena.

A BIT OF HISTORY

The discipline officially joined the Paralympic programme in 1984. Sixteen years later, the women's events were introduced at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.

All athletes have an impairment in their lower limbs or hips.

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RETRIEVE YOUR TICKETS

PARIS 2024 TICKETS – ONLY ONE APP TO:

Retrieve your tickets

Transfer them to your recipients

Sell them on the official resale platform

TICKETING FOR THIS EVENT IS 100% DIGITAL.

It is not possible to print your ticket to access the competition venue.

The 4 steps to access your ticket and get to the competition venue

Download the “Paris 2024 Tickets” app on your smartphone.

Click on one of your sessions to discover the different tickets

Open your tickets by clicking on one of them. A secure QR code will be displayed as you approach the event and will be available offline.

Pocket-sized ticket faq

What should I do if my internet connection is not available when my ticket is being checked?

A secure QR code will be displayed on your ticket in the application, as the event approaches, to enable you to access the competition site. Activation of this QR code is automatic and does not require an internet connection. It is essential to log in beforehand with your Paris 2024 login details.

What should I do if my phone battery runs out during a ticket check?

It is your responsibility to ensure that your smartphone has sufficient battery power to present your digital ticket on the "Paris 2024 Tickets" application at the competition site access control. We invite you to prepare your visit carefully and to take the necessary precautions.

Ticketing Help Centre

Hospitality customers: download the “Paris 2024 Hospitality” mobile application developed by the official provider On Location.

Transfer and resell tickets

Did you buy tickets for friends and family? Transfer them now so that they can access the competition venue

Select one of your sessions in the homepage

Select the desired ticket and click on “Transfer”. Then, follow the various steps.

Your recipient needs to download the application, log in and click on the link received. They will then be able to add the ticket to the application.

Their ticket has been added to the application! If they can no longer attend the session, they can return it to you at any time via the app.

Can't make it to your session? Resell you ticket securely

Click on “Resell” under the ticket concerned or on the “My ticket list” page in the “Paris 2024 Tickets” app.

Select the ticket you wish to resell from the list that appears. You can also resell several tickets.

Double check that you have selected the correct ticket(s). Click on “Continue” at the bottom of the page.

Your ticket is for sale! If it is sold, you will be notified. If not, you can withdraw it at any time directly from the resale site.

If your ticket has been transferred to you by a specific entity or if it is part of hospitality offer, the resale is not possible.

See the full guide to the” Paris 2024 Tickets” App, here.

GETTING TO THE COMPETITION VENUE

As PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE ARENA is not accessible to motorised vehicles, paris 2024 recommends that spectators use:

Public transport

ROSA PARKS : RER E
Then 1,15 km walk to the venue

PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE : T3B/ Métro 12
Then 300 m walk to the venue

Our Advice

Use the RER E to access the competition venue. Please note that the entrance to the venue is located at 56 Boulevard Ney (75 018 Paris) and the venue’s exit is on Avenue Porte de la Chapelle (75 018 Paris).

Given the simultaneous organisation of various competitions in the Île-de-France region, large numbers of passengers are expected on public transport services. It is strongly recommended to plan sufficient time for your journey on public transport and to arrive on site at least 1h30 before the start of the session.

Public TRANSPORT PARIS 2024

Download the app dedicated to transport to plan your journey and get real-time information on transport conditions.

AVAILABLE ON Google Play and on the App Store. Link here

Buy your transport ticket(s) in advance to avoid queuing at the station.

Find out more →

Active mobility modes

One free bicycle parking zone, open from 1h30 before the start of the session to 1h30 after the end, is available to spectators on the day of the event.

• Boulevard Ney - 75 018 Paris

Bicycles helmets, electric batteries and other equipment are prohibited within the competition venue and must be left at the parking zone. Paris 2024 may not be held liable for any theft or damage.

PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITIES

Motorised vehicles (cars, motorbikes, etc.) are not authorised to park within the vicinity of the competition venue but park and ride facilities are available.

Book your car park close to public transport to the competition venues.

Booking with Indigo

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Accessibility

Travel options

Shuttle buses for wheelchair spectators

A dedicated shuttle bus service for spectators with a wheelchair or accessible ticket and their accompanying person will be provided to reach each of the competition venues for the Paris 2024 Games from several stations in Paris. This service is only accessible with early booking, possible up to 48 hours before the start of your session.

Spectators with disabilities are advised to use this service in light of the expected high number of travellers on public transport networks.

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Motor vehicle

A drop-off zone for spectators with disabilities and parking spaces for spectators in wheelchair are available at rue Gaston Tissandier (75 018 Paris).

Find all access arrangements on the accessibility page of the Paris 2024 official website.

Find out more

Public Transport

Find the recommended public transport lines and stations for people with disabilities on the Paris 2024 official website.

Paris 2024 buses between stations and competition venues are accessible to spectators in wheelchairs and their accompanying persons.

Find the recommended public transport lines and stations for people with disabilities on the Paris 2024 official website.

Public transport accessibility

From the accessible shuttle bus drop-off zone and from the wheelchair parking, spectators with disabilities will be accompanied to the venue entrance.

On-site arrival

People with disabilities or with specific needs will be greeted on site by trained Paris 2024 volunteers. This service notably includes priority access to the venue, mobility assistance, the provision of hearing assistance, as well a dog-friendly area. Full details of this service can be found at the Information Desk which can be located using the interactive map available on the following page.

The information shown on the maps and all accessibility information are provided for general guidance purposes only and may be unilaterally amended by Paris 2024 and/or modified between the date of publication of this Guide and the day of the session. Paris 2024 may notify all users of these changes where necessary and insofar as possible via the Paris 2024 Official App. Paris 2024 may not be held liable for these changes.

SERVICES AVAILABLE ON SITE

DISCOVER THE INTERACTIVE MAP OF YOUR VENUE!

Use the interactive map of your competition venue to move around the site with ease! Find information points, food and beverage concessions, entertainment areas and much more!

Available on the Paris 2024 Official Application

NO LOCKERS ON SITE

Please bring only essential items. Any prohibited items shall be confiscated and will not be returned on exit.

ATMs

For payments onsite, we accept only Visa card and mobile payments, along with cash.

SMOKING BAN

Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the venue.

WASTE SORTING

Recycling bins are available on the competition venue.

A selection of products for all tastes can be found at the food and beverage concessions to provide delicious, more local and more plant-based nutrition. This selection is accompanied by a choice of non-alcoholic drinks.

Head to one of the official stores at the venue to pick up your own Paris 2024 Paralympic souvenirs.

Fountains with drinkable water are available free of charge at the venue. Remember to bring a metal or plastic bottle, 75cl maximum, with you (glass is prohibited).

Make the most of the entertainment provided to add to the festive experience, with the sports initiation organised by the World Para Powerlifting.

VOLUNTEERS

Our volunteers (Paris 2024 and host cities) are available to help from start to finish. We’re counting on you to make sure their contribution is recognised.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

If you require assistance, look for a medical station or a person wearing a red bib. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are installed at the venue and are freely accessible.

SPECTATOR CHECK-LIST

Plan your arrival

THERE ARE NO LOCKERS ON SITE. MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE BARE MINIMUM TO MAKE THE ACCESS CONTROL PROCESS AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. PROHIBITED ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND NOT RETURNED ON EXIT.

In addition to the standard safety checks, a systematic check of liquids is planned

Prohibited items

- Luggage, Bags > 25 L

- Motorbike and Bicycle Helmets

- Alcoholic Beverages

- Weapons or objects that can be misused as a weapon

- Explosives, Flammable Substances

- Tools

- Glass, Cans and Botties > 75cl

- Rigid Poles

- Golf, Stick Umbrellas

- lllegal Substances

- Wireless Routers, Drones

- Means of personal locomotion and batteries

- Camcorders and Professional Cameras

- Camera Lenses > 20cm

- Animals

- Objects Producing Excessive Noise

- Political, Religious, Vulgar, Commercial Messaging

- Laser Pointers

- Flags > 1x2m and flags of countries and territories not participating in the Garnes - flags (current and historical) of, and other items that may be associated with, countries whose athletes are allowed to participate exclusively as individual neutral athletes.

Authorized items

- Walking sticks

- Metal or plastic water bottles up to 75 cl (glass prohibited)

- Bags up to 25 liters and 50H x 30W x 20D (cm)

- Small collapsible umbrella

- Pushchair

- Personal mobility aids for people with disabilities

- Portable oxygen bottles for medical use

- Assistance dogs

- Cameras with lenses shorter than 20 cm

- Food in reasonable quantities and baby food

- Sunscreen in spray and atomizer

- External battery for mobile phones

- Flags of participating countries and territories in the Games, without rigid poles. Flag size should not exceed 1x2 meters.

The organisation reserves the right to modify this list.

Download the paris 2024 official app

The must-have tool for the full Paris 2024 experience:

- Key information to plan your arrival

- Real-time notifications for your session

- Dedicated features on site

- and much more...

Download the app

And to get even more out of the experience, log in to your ticketing account.

Prepare your on-site payments with visa

Paris 2024 proudly accepts only Visa for card and mobile payments, along with cash, at Olympic and Paralympic venues to pay for food, beverages and official licensed products. For spectators arriving without a Visa product, visit a Visa Prepaid Card Kiosk location or download the Visa Go app to add money to a virtual Visa Prepaid Card*

*Terms and conditions apply

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On the day

Check that your phone is charged and that you’ve downloaded the necessary apps :

• “Paris 2024 Tickets” app

• Paris 2024 Official app

• “Public Transport Paris 2024” app

Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly (wide-rimmed hat, sun cream, sun glasses, foldable small umbrella, water bottle, etc.).

For more information on prevention measures, see here.

Use public transport or active mobility modes. Make sure you have a valid transport ticket for the outward and return journey and check traffic conditions.

Buy your ticket (lien : https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/en/dossiers/paris-2024-olympic-paralympic-games )

Plan to arrive at least 1h30 before the start of the session to make sure you have plenty of time to access the venue. Any exit from the venue is final.

In case of lost items, go to the Information Point or the dedicated page. (the page is due to go online at the start of the Games).

Victim of or witness to violence? Find your nearest security agent or a person wearing a red bib.

Once the session is finished

ALL OF THE FESTIVE EVENTS ACROSS FRANCE CAN BE FOUND ON THE GAMES MAP ACCESSIBLE VIA THE PARIS 2024 OFFICIAL APP.

Game Map

PARK OF NATIONS (PARC DE LA VILLETTE)

Come soak up the multicultural and festive atmosphere of the Paris 2024 Games and join in the enthusiasm of supporters from around the world.

THE CLUB 2024 ZONES (ACROSS FRANCE)

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THE CULTURAL OLYMPIAD (ACROSS FRANCE)

Cultural events held near the sporting events.

Extend your Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic experience.

Go to tickets.paris2024.org to view the tickets still available in real time and enjoy even more Olympic and Paralympic athlete performances!

And that’s everything you need to be ready on the big day! We can't wait to share with you this unforgettable experience together at the Paris 2024 Games!

Have a question?

Get in touch with the general public Paris 2024 help centre.

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