The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are set to captivate audiences on Tuesday, September 3rd, the sixth day of the event, with a full schedule of thrilling competitions. Para equestrian enthusiasts will eagerly await the Individual events taking place at the historic Château de Versailles, which marks a milestone as Para equestrian makes its debut at the Paralympic Games. Meanwhile, the Grand Palais will host the commencement of wheelchair fencing, where competitors will vie for four coveted gold medals in the sabre category.

Additionally, the day will witness the concluding preliminary rounds in blind football, with final matches determining which teams progress to the semi-finals on Thursday, September 5th. A variety of events will take place, including Para swimming, Para table tennis, wheelchair basketball, tennis, and Para athletics, ensuring that there is something for every sports fan.

The French Para swimming team aims to regain its podium presence, having had a medal-less day previously. Notable athletes in the pool will include Ugo Didier, seeking his second gold in the 100m backstroke S9, along with David Smétanine and Dimitri Granjux in the 200m freestyle S4, and Laurent Chardard competing in the 50m butterfly S6. Additionally, Solène Sache will swim in the 50m backstroke S5, and Alex Portal aspires to secure a fourth medal in the 200m medley SM13.

In the realm of Para athletics, T47 long jumper Arnaud Assoumani will strive for excellence in his Paralympic final, while flag bearer Nantenin Keïta will participate in the T13 100m event. The evening will showcase several French athletes competing in critical finals: Valentin Bertrand in the T37 long jump, Sone Luka Meissonnier in the F20 shot put, Charles-Antoine Kouakou in the T20 400m, and Laure Ustaritz in the T37 400m. Notably, the rising star of Para athletics, 15-year-old Marie Ngoussou Ngouyi, will make her Paralympic debut in the 100m T47.

In Para equestrian, Chiara Zenati will show her prowess in the Para dressage Grade III, while Aziza Benhami engages in Para classic archery. At the Stade Roland-Garros, the wheelchair tennis doubles pairing of Stéphane Houdet and Frédéric Cattanéo will compete in their quarter-final against Brazilian opponents Gustavo Carneiro Silva and Daniel Rodrigues.

This eventful day will also highlight the defending champion, Marcel Hug of Switzerland, as he aims to secure back-to-back gold medals in the men’s 1500m T54. Having previously excelled in Tokyo with four gold medals, Hug’s performance will be closely monitored. American athlete Ezra Frech seeks to complement his gold in the men’s 100m T63 with a strong performance in the high jump T63, while Jaydin Blackwell looks to achieve further success in the T38 category.

The schedule also presents the commencement of mixed team and mixed pair competitions in Boccia, culminating in gold medal matches on September 5th. In wheelchair fencing, champions in the men’s and women’s sabre categories A and B will be determined at the Grand Palais, another prestigious venue in this grand sporting event.

For those wishing to keep abreast of all the action, the complete schedule for September 3rd is available on Olympics.com. Fans can also follow the live coverage through the Paralympic YouTube channel and the International Paralympic Committee website, although geo-blocking policies may apply. For a full list of broadcasters and further updates, please refer to the official sources.

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