The 2022 Winter Olympics ended a few days ago now.
Now it's time for the Paralympic Winter Games, which are also taking place in Beijing.
These Games are scheduled from Friday March 4 to Sunday March 13, 2022.
This event is officially launched through the Opening Ceremony.
The
opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games takes place this Friday, March 4 at 12:55 p.m. French time
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During this highlight, the celebration will highlight the culture of China.
The ceremony is completed by the lighting of the Paralympic flame.
The French delegation is led by flag bearer Benjamin Daviet, member of the French Nordic ski team since 2011. In all, no less than 600 athletes are expected in Beijing to participate in these Paralympic Winter Games. 2022.
On the program,
78 different events divided into 6 sports.
The competitions are held at 6 venues located in 3 areas: downtown Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.
The Shuey Rhon Rhon mascot will be present throughout the events to welcome athletes from all over the world.
Click here to follow the entire 2022 Paralympic Games program with Eurosport
Paralympic Games 2022: the highlights of the French
There are therefore 78 different events spread over 6 sports, grouped into 2 categories that will take place during these 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. There are snow sports (alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon and snowboarding) and ice sports (adapted ice hockey and wheelchair curling).
France is represented by 19 athletes for this 13th edition of the Paralympic Winter Games.
We have 11 French athletes in para alpine skiing, 4 in para Nordic skiing and 4 others in para snowboarding.
The goal?
To do as well as during the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Games where France brought back 20 medals.
On the snow of the Chinese capital, five Tricolores could do well. Marie Bochet is the locomotive of the Blue train.
With 8 Olympic titles and 22 world titles, it also has 9 big globes in the general classification of the World Cup.
At 28, Marie Bochet has already won everything in handisport skiing.
Aged 21, Arthur Bauchet already has 4 Paralympic medals, all in silver.
The French disabled skier intends to bring back his first gold medal which he is impatiently awaiting.
What if it was a good year for Hyacinthe Deleplace?
He is the Frenchman who has won the most at the 2022 world championships in disabled skiing.
Cécile Fernandez and Maxime Montaggioni are also among the stars of their discipline and could shine in Beijing.
How to watch the Paralympic Games on TV?
Two channels broadcast the Paralympic Winter Games on TV:
these are France Télévisions and Eurosport.
As for France Télévisions, France 2 and France 3 allow you to follow the 2022 Games for free and in clear throughout the competition.
If you prefer to follow the Paralympic Games on Eurosport, you can opt for the subscription giving you access to the various channels offered.
Major sporting events will therefore be available throughout the year on Eurosport, with tennis, the best of cycling and many other events.
Click here to follow the entire 2022 Paralympic Games program with Eurosport
