The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have redefined medal ceremonies with the introduction of the groundbreaking Victory Selfie, allowing Olympians to immortalize their triumphs in a personal and memorable way. Now, in collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Samsung Electronics has brought this innovative concept to the Paralympic Games, giving athletes the opportunity to capture their unforgettable moments on the podium with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition.
Embracing the spirit of Paris 2024’s “Games Wide Open” slogan, the Victory Selfie initiative invites Paralympians to share their extraordinary achievements through their own lenses. This initiative aims to connect athletes with fans around the world, showcasing the hard work and dedication that culminate in these life-changing moments.
To create a more intimate atmosphere, the Victory Selfie experience took place in the Mixed Zone at select events, including Para Taekwondo and Para Athletics. This setting allowed athletes to celebrate not only their victories but also the camaraderie that defines the spirit of competition. Posing alongside their fellow medalists, Paralympians captured these milestones in stunning photographs that reflect the joy and pride of their achievements.
To make sharing these special memories even easier, the photos were automatically uploaded to the Athlete365 app, allowing athletes to instantly connect with family, friends, and fans globally. This seamless integration ensures that every medalist can celebrate their success with their loved ones and inspire others along the way.
Samsung Newsroom has curated a selection of the most impactful shots from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games medal ceremonies, highlighting the genuine emotions and shared experiences that make these moments truly special. These photos not only showcase the athletes’ achievements but also reinforce the message of inclusivity and celebration of diversity that Paris 2024 stands for.
As the Games unfold, the Victory Selfie initiative continues to be a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and spirit of Paralympians around the globe, creating lasting memories that will inspire future generations.
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Guljonoy Naimova of Team Team Uzbekistan, gold medalist Amy Truesdale of Team Great Britain, and bronze medalists Rajae Akermach of Team Morocco and Eleni Papastamatopoulou of Team Greece pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women’s K44 +65kg medal ceremony on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Fatih Çelik of Team Türkiye, gold medalist Imamaddin Khalilov of Team Azerbaijan, and bronze medalists Juan Diego Garcia Lopez of Team Mexico and Juan Eduardo Samorano of Team Argentina pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Men – K44 – 70kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Djelika Diallo of Team France, gold medalist Ana Carolina Silva de Moura of Team Brazil, and bronze medalists Christina Gkentzou of Team Greece and Lisa Kjaer of Team Denmark pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women K44 -65kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Gamze Gurdal of Team Türkiye, gold medalist Yujie Li of Team People’s Republic of China, and bronze medalists Palesha Goverdahan of Team Nepal and Silvana Mayara Cardoso Fernandes of Team Brazil pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women’s – K44 – 57kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Bronze medalist Antonino Bossolo of Team Italy, silver medalist Bolor-Erdene Ganbat of Team Mongolia, bronze medalist Ayoub Adouich of Team Morocco, and gold medalist Mahmut Bozteke of Team Türkiye pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo K44 -63Kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist He Shanshan of Team People’s Republic of China and her guide Junjie You, gold medalist Yayesh Gate Tesfaw of Team Ethiopia and her guide Kindu Sisay Girma, and bronze medalist Louzanne Coetzee of Team South Africa and her guide James Boit pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s 1500m T11 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Timothee Adolphe of Team France and his guide Jeffrey Lami, gold medalist Enderson Santos of Team Venezuela and his guide Eubrig Jose Maza Caraballo, and bronze medalist Guillaume Junior Atangana of Refugee Olympic Team and his guide Donard Ndim Nyamjua pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s 400m T11 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Caiyun Zuo of Team People’s Republic of China, gold medalist Lijuan Zou of Team People’s Republic of China, and bronze medalist Dayna Crees of Team Australia pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s Javelin Throw F34 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Elizabeth Rodrigues Gomes of Team Brazil, gold medalist Gloria Zarza Guadarrama of Team Mexico, and Nurkhon Kurbanova of Team Uzbekistan pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s Shot Put – F54 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Yogesh Kathuniya, of Team India, bronze medalist Konstantinos Tzounis of Team Greece, and gold medalist Claudiney Batista of Team Brazil pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s Discus Throw – F56 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Niko Kappel of Team Germany, gold medalist Bobirjon Omonov of Team Uzbekistan, and bronze medalist Huang Jun of Team People’s Republic of China pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s Shot Put – F41 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
▲ (From left) Silver medalist Daniel Wagner Jørgensen of Team Denmark, gold medalist Ezra Frech of Team USA, and bronze medalist Vinícius Gonçalves Rodrigues of Team Brazil, pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the medal ceremony of Men’s 100m – T63 on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)
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