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Paralympics: Team USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Strong with Win vs. Spain

The 2024 Paralympics in Paris officially began with the opening ceremony on Aug. 28.

Image Credit: Getty ImagesThe 2024 Paralympics in Paris officially began with the opening ceremony on Wednesday, August 28, featuring 22 sports across 23 disciplines, with a total of 549 events over 11 days. One of the sports, wheelchair basketball, has already captivated fans, particularly Americans, as Team USA’s men edged out Spain, 66-56, in a closely contested Paralympic opener at Bercy Arena on Thursday afternoon. The game remained tight early on as both teams traded baskets, with Spain grabbing its first lead with 5:25 left in the first half, fighting their way to a 32-29 advantage going into the break.

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