The Paralympics
⭐ MasteredThe Paralympic Games are for athletes with disabilities and happen after each Olympics. Sports include wheelchair racing, blind football and sitting volleyball. They show incredible skill and determination.
The first Paralympics were in Rome in 1960.
All about The Paralympics
The Paralympic Games are a major international sporting event for athletes with disabilities. They are held after each Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the same host city. Sports include wheelchair racing, blind football, sitting volleyball and para-swimming.
Paralympic athletes show great skill, determination and teamwork. The Games promote inclusion and challenge ideas about disability and ability. Many Paralympians have become role models for children around the world.
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Real-life uses of The Paralympics
- Learning about inclusive sport
- Watching athletes compete at the highest level
- Joining a disability sport club
Frequently asked questions about The Paralympics
Who can compete in the Paralympics?
Athletes with a range of eligible impairments, classified into sport-specific groups so that competition is fair.
What is blind football?
A sport for visually impaired players who use a ball with a bell inside, and players wear eyeshades to ensure fairness.
Is the Paralympics the same as the Special Olympics?
No. They are separate organisations, although both promote sport for people with disabilities.