In front of President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, who watched the competitions at the Défense Arena, opening the Azzurri's magical series was Simone Barlaam, who won the first medal (silver) in swimming in the 400 freestyle S9. In the evening, two golds came from Carlotta Gilli and Francesco Bocciardo. 

It was then the turn of 29-year-old Vittoria Bianco from Puglia, who won bronze in the 400 freestyle S9. After her, bronze also for Francesco Bettella from Padova, again on the podium after Tokyo and Rio, in the 100 backstroke S1. Third bronze, then, for Angela Procida, a 24-year-old from Campania, in the 100 backstroke S1. Silver, again for the great Italy of swimming, to Efrem Morelli in the 50 breaststroke SB3.

Carlotta Gilli won the gols medal in the 100 butterfly S13: the 23-year-old from Turin, already gold in Tokyo, confirmed her Paralympic title. The Francesco Bocciardo, gold medalist in the 200 freestyle S5, confirmed his gold in Paris too. Already the reigning Paralympic champion after his success in Tokyo, Bocciardo completed the race at the Défense Arena with a time of 2:25.99, setting a new Paralympic record.

The close of yesterday's program brought another medal to Italy, thanks to Monica Boggioni's bronze in the 200 freestyle S5.