Paris 2024: Laurentia Tan leads Singapore's strong start at Paralympic Para Equestrian

Opening ceremony for Paralympic Games

The opening ceremony for the Paralympic Games in 2024 has been announced. The ceremony will take place on August 28, 2024, at the Stade de France in Paris, France. The ceremony will be attended by an estimated 80,000 people. The ceremony is expected to be a celebration of the diversity and resilience of the Paralympic athletes as they compete in the Games.

The origin of Paralympic Games

The Paralympic Games were first held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. The Games were created by Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a British neurologist who worked with a group of Second World War veterans with spinal cord injuries. The Games were originally called the International Stoke Mandeville Games, and they were held in a small stadium in Stoke Mandeville, England.

The Paralympic Games have grown significantly since they were first held and are now one of the world's largest sporting events. The Games are held every four years, coinciding with the Olympic Summer Games.

Para equestrian

Para equestrian is one of the 28 sports in the Paralympic Games. It is a sport that is open to people with physical disabilities. Para equestrian athletes compete in a variety of events, including dressage, jumping, and eventing.

The Paralympic Games are a major event in the para equestrian calendar. The Games are a chance for para equestrian athletes to compete against the best in the world and to showcase their skills.

Singapore's strong start

Singapore has a strong history in para equestrian. The country has won multiple medals at the Paralympic Games. Laurentia Tan is one of Singapore's most successful para equestrian athletes. She has won two Paralympic medals, including a gold medal in dressage at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Tan is one of several Singaporean para equestrian athletes competing at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. She is expected to be a strong contender for a medal in dressage.

Conclusion

The Paralympic Games are a major sporting event that celebrates the diversity and resilience of athletes with disabilities. Laurentia Tan is one of Singapore's most successful para equestrian athletes, and she is expected to be a strong contender for a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.