The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is hosting a festival from August 31 to September 5 to celebrate Qatari Para athlete Ali Radi Ali Arshid’s participation in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.

The event, called LET THE GAMES BEGIN: 3-2-1 Summer Paralympics Festival, will feature lots of exhilarating activities and is aimed to coincide with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games which began in Paris on August 28 and are scheduled to run till September 8.

An international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, the Paralympic Games are held every four years.

First held in 1960 in Rome, the Games feature a range of sports organised by the International Paralympic Committee. Events include traditional sports specifically designed for different disability classifications.

This festival is designed to showcase the extraordinary athleticism and spirit of athletes with disabilities as well as to bring the excitement of the Paralympics closer to the local community.

The ‘LET THE GAMES BEGIN: 3-2-1 Summer Paralympics Festival’ programme will offer a range of engaging activities that promise to energise and entertain participants of all ages.

Throughout the course of the festival, visitors can look forward to Paralympic Sport demonstrations in the Activation Zone, featuring games such as Para Table Tennis, Sitting Volleyball, Goalball, Para Badminton, Para Cycling and Boccia.

The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum Library will host daily storytelling sessions focused on the remarkable journey of

Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden, aimed at inspiring children with tales of triumph and inclusivity in sports. Children will also enjoy activities such as blow painting where they will learn to use different body parts to express art.

The festival also includes a guided tour, titled Let’s Talk Paralympics which will explore the history of the Paralympic Games and highlight star athletes who have made significant contributions to the event.

GO: Visit www.qm.org.qa for more information.