What is the term Paralympics short for?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

It is the second major international sports event for the physically disabled athletes.

Just like the Olympics, only difference is that the athletes competing have some physical disability.

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∙ 12y ago

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What is meant by the term the host city?

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there is an olympic flame at the paralympics

When did Ahmed Kelly join the paralympics?

In 2012 Paralympics

How are the Paralympics different from the Olympics?

The paralympics are for disabled people

When was Paralympics Ireland created?

Paralympics Ireland was created in 1987.

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Where was the Paralympics?

The Paralympics is like the Olympics, but for people with disabilities. Hope this answer is helpful.

Who won the first Paralympics?

The first Paralympics were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960. These were the first official Paralympics, and also the first international games. Italy won the first Paralympics with 29 gold medals.

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