Everything you need to know about The Paralympic Games

What is the Paralympics?

The word “paralympic” derives from the Greek preposition “para” (beside or alongside) and the word “Olympic.”. Its meaning is that the Paralympics are the parallel Games to the Olympics, illustrating how the two movements exist side-by-side.

Is Paralympics for disabled people?

Paralympic Games, a major international sports competition for athletes with disabilities. Comparable to the Olympic Games, the Paralympics are split into Winter Games and Summer Games, alternately occurring every two years.

What is the difference between the Paralympics and the Olympics?

The Paralympics focus more on physical disabilities. The Olympics and Paralympics are about elite competition and specialisation, and the athletes compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games only once every four years in their sport.

When and where is the Paralympics held in 2024?

The Paris 2024 Paralympics is scheduled from August 28 to September 9 in France. The events begin as early as 1.30 OM IST.

Five amazing facts about the Paralympics.

1. The Paralympic Games celebrated its 60th anniversary last spring. The first official edition was held in 1960 and was known as “The Stoke Mandeville Games” after the hospital of the same name.

2. The story of the Paralympic Games began in 1948 at a military hospital to the north of London. Neurologist Sir Ludwig Guttmann was trying to find a way to speed up the recovery of his paraplegic patients, all of whom were World War Two veterans. He came up with the idea of organising a series of sports competitions to be held at the same time as the Olympic Games in London.

3. The Paralympic Games always take place around two weeks after the Olympic Games.

4. Since 1988, the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been held in the same city and at the same venues.

5. The prefix “para” in the word Paralympic means “alongside” in Greek. The idea is therefore that the Paralympic Games exist alongside the Olympic Games.

What is the meaning of the Paralympics symbol?

Meaning of the Paralympic Symbol

The three elements of the Agitos (from the Latin meaning “I move”) encircling a central point symbolise motion and emphasise the role of the Paralympic Movement in bringing athletes together from all corners of the world to compete and achieve sporting excellence.

Who is the father of the Paralympics?

Ludwig Guttmann

Ludwig Guttmann: Father of the Paralympic Games.

What is the motto of the Paralympics?

Spirit in Motion

The symbol also reflects the Paralympic Motto, “Spirit in Motion,” representing the strong will of every Paralympian. The Paralympic Symbol also emphasises the fact that Paralympic athletes are constantly inspiring and exciting the world with their performances: always moving forward and never giving up.

Schedule of the Paralympics in PDF?

Paris 2024 Paralympic Competition Schedule by session - v2 Confidential ? ?

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