Paralympian Vanishes in Paris Days Before Opening Ceremony
Inquest Opened into 'Worrying Disappearance'
A Paralympian athlete has vanished in Paris just days before the opening ceremony. The athlete, whose name has not been released, was last seen leaving their hotel on Wednesday evening.
French Police have opened an inquest into the "worrying disappearance." They are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.
Key Facts:
* The athlete was last seen leaving their hotel on Wednesday evening. * French Police have opened an inquest into the disappearance. * The athlete's name has not been released. * The Paralympics opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday.The athlete's disappearance has cast a shadow over the build-up to the Paralympics. The Games are due to start on Friday and will see over 4,000 athletes from 162 countries competing.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has expressed its concern and is working with French authorities to find the athlete.
"We are extremely concerned about the disappearance of one of our athletes," said IPC President Andrew Parsons.
"We are working closely with the French authorities to do everything we can to find them and ensure their safe return."
The athlete's family has also appealed for help in finding them.
"We are desperate to know what has happened to our loved one," said the athlete's mother.
"We urge anyone with any information to come forward."
The search for the missing athlete is ongoing.
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