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Pertaining to the Paralympics and their participants, staff etc.See Also: Olympic
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Paralympic — Paralympics ► PLURAL NOUN (usu. treated as sing. ) ▪ an international athletic competition for disabled athletes. DERIVATIVES Paralympic adjective. ORIGIN blend of paraplegic and Olympics … English terms dictionary
Paralympic sports — Paralympic sport is the umbrella term for a wide range of sports for persons with physical disabilities. While many persons with physical disabilities participate in sports and recreation at various levels, Paralympic sports refers to organized… … Wikipedia
Paralympic swimming — is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic swimming is contested not only at the Summer Paralympic Games, but at disabled sports competitions throughout the world. The sport is governed by the… … Wikipedia
Paralympic association football — Paralympic football consists of adaptations of the sport of association football for athletes with a disability. These sports are typically played using International Federation of Associated Football (FIFA) rules, with modifications to the field … Wikipedia
Paralympic shooting — is an adaptation of shooting sports for competitors with disabilities. Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use pistols or rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Competitions are open to all athletes… … Wikipedia
Paralympic judo — is an adaptation of the Japanese martial art of judo for visually impaired competitors. The rules of the sport are only slightly different from regular judo competitions. Textured mats are used to help the blind or visually impaired compete. It… … Wikipedia
Paralympic biathlon — is an adaptation of biathlon for athletes with a disability. Paralympic biathlon is one of two Nordic skiing disciplines in the Winter Paralympic Games. It is governed by the International Paralympic Committee.Paralympic biathlon includes… … Wikipedia
Paralympic cross-country skiing — Paralympic cross county skiing is an adaptation of cross country skiing for athletes with a disability. Paralympic cross country skiing is one of two Nordic skiing disciplines in the Winter Paralympic Games. It is governed by the International… … Wikipedia
Paralympic archery — is an adaptation of the sport of archery for athletes with a disability. Paralympic archery is governed by the International Paralympic Committee, and is one of the sports in the Summer Paralympic Games. Athletes participating in Paralympic… … Wikipedia
Paralympic Nordic skiing — is a Winter Paralympic Games sport consisting of two disciplines:*Biathlon *Cross country skiingIt is governed by the International Paralympic Committee.Paralympic Nordic skiing includes standing events, sitting events (for wheelchair users), and … Wikipedia
Paralympic Games — The Paralympic Games are a multi sport event for athletes with physical and sensorial disabilities. This includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. The Paralympic Games are held every four years,… … Wikipedia
