"VAN" (Olympic Desk - Paris, France - 08.09.2024) :: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has recognised several representatives from the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, French Government, and City of Paris for the roles they have played in the successful delivery of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
At an event held in central Paris and attended by the IPC Governing Board and Senior Management Team, IPC President Andrew Parsons presented the Paralympic Games Appreciation Award to the following people:-
Tony Estanguet: Paris 2024 President
Marie-Amélie Le Fur: President of the French Paralympic and Sports Committee
Valérie Pécresse: President of Île-de-France Region
Patrick Ollier: President of Greater Paris Metropolis
Michel Cadot: Interministerial Delegate for Olympic and Paralympic Games (DIJOP)
Laurent Nunez: Paris Police Prefect
Marc Guillaume: Prefect of Île-de-France Region
Etienne Thobois: Paris 2024 CEO
Michaël Aloïsio: Paris 2024 Deputy Managing Director
Edouard Donnelly: Paris 2024 Chief Operating Officer
Fabrice Lacroix: Paris 2024 Chief Financial Officer
Fabrice Lacroix: Paris 2024 Chief Financial Officer
Pierre Rabadan: Deputy Mayor of Paris, in charge of Sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Seine
Lamia El Aaraje: Deputy Mayor of Paris, in charge of Greater Paris, universal accessibility, and people with a disability
Lambis Konstantinidis: Paris 2024 Executive Director Planning and Coordination
Thierry Reboul: Paris 2024 Executive Director Ceremonies
Aurélie Merle: Paris 2024 Executive Director Sports
Anne Descamps: Paris 2024 Executive Communications Director
Marie Barsacq: Paris 2024 Executive Director Impact and Legacy
Sophie Lorant: Paris 2024 Senior Director International Relations
Ludivine Munos: Paris 2024 Head of Paralympic Integration
Jérémie Guy: Paris 2024 Head of Games Delivery Office & Information, Knowledge & Learning
IPC President Andrew Parsons said: “Paris 2024 promised revolutionary Paralympic Games and Games that would be wide open to the world. They most certainly have delivered, putting on a spectacular sport event that is already having a tremendous impact on French society and the wider world.
“Although delivering the world’s third biggest sport event is a monumental team effort lasting many years, on behalf of the whole Paralympic Movement I would like to thank and recognise several individuals from the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, French Government and City of Paris for the outstanding roles they have played in the delivery of these Games.
“We look forward to seeing the legacy of Paris 2024 continue over the coming years. President of the Il-de-France region, Valérie Pécresse’s commitment to make the Paris Metro transport system accessible for all, could be Paris’ greatest Paralympic legacy.”
In total, 21 individuals received awards for their role in the organisation of the Paris 2024 Games. With 2.4 million tickets sold, the Games are second only to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which sold 2.7 million tickets.
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