State-by-state map | Here's how many athletes representing Team USA for Paralympic Games in Paris

USA, — Athletes across the nation are getting ready for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. 

Here's a look at the number of athletes from each state who have qualified and will be sporting red, white and blue for Team USA.

Which state has the most Paralympic athletes on Team USA?

According to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Team USA is sending 225 athletes from 38 states to the 2024 Paralympics. California has the most athletes on Team USA's roster, with 27. The Golden State is followed by Illinois with 14 athletes, Texas with 12 athletes, Pennsylvania with 11 athletes and Washington with 11 athletes. 

Georgia will have 10 athletes, who are either from Georgia or have ties to the Peach State, representing Team USA in Paris.

Check out the interactive state-by-state comparison below. (Note: The map below shows only the athletes with their hometowns from that state, not those with ties to that state.)

Click here for an in-depth look at the Associated Press' U.S. Hometown Heroes interactive map. (Be sure to change the slider at the top right from Olympics to Paralympics). You can also check out the athletes' full roster and profiles online here. 

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When is the 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony? 

The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 28. 

What time is the 2024 Paralympic opening ceremony? 

Coverage will kick off at 1 p.m. ET, and the opening ceremony will air live at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network on Wednesday, Aug. 28. 

An encore presentation of the opening ceremony will air on NBC in primetime on Friday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. ET.

• Date: Wednesday, Aug. 28
• Where: Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées
• TV channels: USA (Aug. 28), NBC (Aug. 31)
• Streaming options: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app 

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Where to watch the 2024 Paralympics?

The 2024 Paris Paralympics will air on USA Network and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms from Wednesday, Aug. 28, to Sunday, Sept. 8. 

When is the 2024 Paralympic closing ceremony? 

The Paralympic closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. ET.

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