2024 Paralympic Games Final Weekend Highlights: Sept. 7, Wheelchair Basketball and Blind Football Showcase
PARIS — As the 2024 Paralympic Games approach their conclusion, excitement continues to mount for the final weekend of competition in the captivating city of Paris. After a lengthy period of meticulous planning and eager anticipation, the Games enter their pivotal moments with significant competitions remaining across various sports.
On Saturday, audiences can look forward to team finals and medal ceremonies spanning 13 distinct sports. Notably, two of the most anticipated events include wheelchair basketball and blind football.
Wheelchair Basketball
The men’s wheelchair basketball final will feature a gripping face-off between the undefeated teams of the United States and Great Britain. This championship match, set to be the concluding event of the day, promises to be a fierce competition. The United States and Britain both demonstrated exceptional skill in the semifinals, restricting their opponents to just 43 points. Britain surged to an impressive score of 71 against Germany, while the Americans triumphed with a robust 80-point performance against Canada.
USA head coach Robb Taylor noted the familiarity between the two teams, indicating a clash of well-prepared athletes. Brian Bell of the United States has recorded back-to-back double-doubles, while Great Britain’s Gregg Warburton notably accumulated 35 points in their semifinal match. Should the United States prevail, they will secure their third consecutive gold medal in this event, whereas Great Britain aspires to capture their first gold medal in wheelchair basketball since 1996.
Blind Football
The blind football final presents a surprising turn of events as Brazil, the dominant champion since 2004, will not be competing for gold. Instead, they will vie for the bronze medal against Colombia after an intense match against Argentina, which resulted in Brazil’s loss in a penalty kick shootout. The anticipated gold medal game will feature Argentina facing off against France, who secured their place by defeating Colombia with a score of 1-0. Although Argentina has only managed a single goal during the entire tournament, they have exhibited determination, hoping to disrupt France’s aspirations of victory on their home turf at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Jessica Long’s Continued Legacy
Jessica Long, a celebrated figure in Paralympic swimming, has already secured gold in Paris. With one final race on Saturday, the S8 100-meter butterfly, Long has an opportunity to further extend her impressive legacy. Beginning her Paralympic journey at the tender age of 12 in the 2004 Athens Games, she has since accumulated a remarkable 30 medals throughout her career, solidifying her status as one of the most decorated Paralympic athletes in U.S. history and inspiring countless individuals in the swimming community.
Closing Reflections
As the Parisian fans prepare to bid farewell to the Games, there is a palpable sense of excitement. Since the commencement of the Olympics on July 26, which coincided with the traditional vacation season, the enthusiastic attendance from the local supporters has captured international attention. Over 2.4 million tickets have been sold for the 2024 Paralympic Games, ranking second in history for attendance, surpassed only by London’s 2012 Paralympics. The ultimate question remains: will the final weekend resonate with the same fervor as the previous events, concluding the Games on a captivating high note?
In conclusion, the final weekend of the 2024 Paralympic Games is poised to deliver thrilling competitions and memorable moments for athletes and spectators alike, marking an impressive chapter in Paris’s rich sports legacy.

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