The inaugural edition of the European Para Championships officially opened in Rotterdam ©EPC

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Tournament director Jeroen Straathof called on athletes to showcase the best of Para sport over the next two weeks ©EPC
Tournament director Jeroen Straathof called on athletes to showcase the best of Para sport over the next two weeks ©EPC


A series of Dutch artists and performers were on show at the Opening Ceremony ©EPC
A series of Dutch artists and performers were on show at the Opening Ceremony ©EPC


The LED floor and strobe lighting were used to great effect during the one-and-a-half-hour show ©EPC
The LED floor and strobe lighting were used to great effect during the one-and-a-half-hour show ©EPC


Dutch singer Davina Michelle sang the national anthem before returning to the stage to deliver a performance of her song “Hold On” ©EPC
Dutch singer Davina Michelle sang the national anthem before returning to the stage to deliver a performance of her song “Hold On” ©EPC


Dutch Sports Minister Conny Helder admitted more needed to be done in The Netherlands to ensure sport is accessible to people with disabilities ©EPC
Dutch Sports Minister Conny Helder admitted more needed to be done in The Netherlands to ensure sport is accessible to people with disabilities ©EPC


Each of the 10 sports featuring at the European Para Championships were showcased in different ways through performances ©EPC
Each of the 10 sports featuring at the European Para Championships were showcased in different ways through performances ©EPC


Dutch singer Sharon Doorson, centre, performed a series of songs when each of the sports were presented ©EPC
Dutch singer Sharon Doorson, centre, performed a series of songs when each of the sports were presented ©EPC


Rotterdam delivered a spectacular show to mark the start of the Opening Ceremony ©EPC
Rotterdam delivered a spectacular show to mark the start of the Opening Ceremony ©EPC


IPC President Andrew Parsons, left, joined Dutch Sports Minister Conny Helder, centre, and tournament director Jeroen Straathof, right, to press the button which declared the event open ©EPC
IPC President Andrew Parsons, left, joined Dutch Sports Minister Conny Helder, centre, and tournament director Jeroen Straathof, right, to press the button which declared the event open ©EPC