Investigation opened as member of Rwandan delegation at Paralympics goes missing

Eiffel Tower with the Paris 2024 Paralympics logo in the forefront of the image

An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a member of Rwanda's delegation at the Paralympics.

Paris 2024 organisers are in contact with the Rwandan National Paralympic Committee after learning of the person's disappearance.

The public prosecutor's office is now involved in the case.

The opening ceremony took place on Wednesday with competition getting under way on Thursday.

Rwanda's 14-strong team is the largest they have taken to a Paralympics and includes a sitting volleyball team.