In Paris, Pedro Sánchez exclaims the example of life and overcoming the challenges of Paralympic athletes

The head of the Executive attended the competitions in the French capital in various disciplines in which Spanish athletes were taking part and also visited the Paralympic Village. Pedro Sánchez highlighted the Government's support for Spanish sport and, in particular, for Paralympic sport, and he praised "the example of life, self-improvement and competition" of these sportsmen and women.

The president also said he was "very proud" of the Spanish Paralympic team's track record. "To have surpassed thirty medals in such a difficult and competitive competition, where in the end you can be on the podium by a second or less, says a lot about the quality and competence of Paralympic sport in Spain," he said.

This performance, he added, shows that the investment and commitment to Paralympic sport is "paying off". Pedro Sánchez underlined the need for public sector support, especially in the case of minority disciplines, so that athletes can train or combine this activity with others. "In short, what we have seen in these Games is the result of the efforts of the athletes, of the Paralympic Olympic Committee and also of the public institutions that are rowing in the same direction," he said.

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, greets Paralympic athlete Susana Rodríguez in the stands of the Stade de France during the morning athletics session | Foto: Pool Moncloa/Borja Puig de la Bellacasa

The Minister for Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, and the President of the Higher Council for Sports, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, accompanied the head of the Executive on his visit to the Games.

The Spanish delegation at the 32nd Paralympic Games, which will take place between 28 August and 8 September, is made up of 139 athletes (along with 11 support athletes) competing in 16 of the 22 disciplines being contested. Completing the delegation are 109 coaches, as well as doctors, physiotherapists and other staff. Some 4,400 athletes from all over the world are taking part in the Games.

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