Team South Africa is sending a strong contingent to the 2024 Paris Paralympics, featuring athletes competing across a variety of sports including athletics, cycling, swimming, and wheelchair tennis.
- Team SA will compete in athletics, cycling, judo, swimming, and more.
- Key athletes include Paralympic veterans like Philippa Johnson-Dwyer and up-and-comers like Kerwin Noemdo.
- Team SA’s athletes are aiming for medals, with significant financial rewards promised for podium finishes.
Team SA athletes to look out for at 2024 Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Paris Paralympics will see South African athletes striving for glory across multiple disciplines.
Standout names to watch include Philippa Johnson-Dwyer in equestrian, a decorated Paralympian with multiple medals to her name, and Kerwin Noemdo in athletics, who will compete in the F46 shot put.
The swimming events will feature strong competitors like Christian Sadie and Kat Swanepoel, who have consistently delivered strong performances on the international stage.
Athlete medal payouts revealed: Here’s what you must know
South African athletes who win medals at the Paris Paralympics will receive substantial financial incentives, mirroring the rewards offered at the recent Olympic Games.
Gold medalists will be awarded R400,000, with their coaches receiving R100,000.
Silver medalists will earn R200,000, while bronze medalists will receive R75,000.
In addition, guides for visually impaired athletes will receive the same payouts as the coaches of those athletes, recognising their crucial role in the athletes’ success.
For sports like Boccia, where South Africa will also be competing, the incentives are set at R200,000 per athlete for a gold medal, R100,000 for silver, and R40,000 for bronze.
2024 Paris Paralympics: How to watch live in South Africa
South Africans can catch all the action from the 2024 Paris Paralympics through various platforms.
SuperSport, the official broadcaster in South Africa, will air live coverage of the events, ensuring fans do not miss out on Team SA’s performances.
Additionally, the Paralympic YouTube Channel and the International Paralympic Committee website will stream events, although viewers should be aware that geo-blocking restrictions may apply depending on their location.
The Paralympics will run from 28 August to 8 September 2024, offering a chance to see some of the world’s best athletes compete at the highest level.