Over 4,300 disabled athletes participated in the 2012 Paralympic Games. This was the biggest turnout to date and 164 different countries were representeted.
Paralympic games are for people who are disabled so the games that disabled people play are called Paralympic games
The Olympics for disabled people.
The Paralympic Games are held for disabled athletes.
The correct spelling is "Paralympian" (athlete who has participated in the Paralympic Games).
The Paralympic games are competitions between athletes who are physically disabled, including amputees, paraplegics, and occasionally quadriplegics.
They are, but they would most likely be at a disadvantage, hence why there is a special Paralympic games for disabled people, where they are matched by how much their disability holds them back. Hope that makes sense!
a disabled person can be in the special Olympics but not in the real Olympics
No, London has not hosted the Paralympic Games before. The 2012 Paralympic Games will be the city's first.
Winter Paralympic Games was created in 1976.
olympic games
The Paralympic Games are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, including physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. They aim to promote inclusion, showcase the athletic abilities of disabled athletes, and inspire people worldwide. Held shortly after the Olympic Games, the Paralympics highlight the importance of sports in promoting equality and challenging societal perceptions of disability.
Auatralia won 19 gold medals at the last paralympic games