Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony in city’s heart

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer

PARIS (AP) — Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, the summer of sports in Paris begins its final chapter Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

More than 4,000 athletes with physical, visual and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports over the next 11 days.

Organizers are promising a spectacular show to open the Games. Once again it’s being held outside the confines of a stadium, but unlike the rain-soaked Olympic opening ceremony...