Paralympic Games Comprehension
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Paralympic Games Comprehension
A different way to compete
At a swimming carnival, Hemi’s team is learning about the Paralympic Games. Their teacher shares this feature story. The Paralympic Games are an international sports event for athletes with disabilities. They are held every four years, usually in the same host city as the Olympic Games, shortly after the Olympics finish. Thousands of athletes travel from around the world to compete. Paralympic sport includes events such as swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball and cycling. Athletes have different impairments, so sports use classification systems to group competitors in ways intended to make competition fair. The details depend on the sport: some events group athletes by how an impairment affects the movements or skills needed for that event. Classification is not a judgement of an athlete’s effort or talent. The first official Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960, bringing together competitors from around the world. The movement grew from an earlier competition organised in 1948 by doctor Ludwig Guttmann for injured Second World War veterans. Over time, the Games expanded to include athletes from many countries and a wide range of sports. Keira notices that the event is not only about winning medals. Athletes train, solve challenges, support teammates and perform at the highest level. Finn points out that fair access matters too: venues and information need to be accessible so athletes and spectators can take part.
Swimming Race in the pool
Athletics Track and field events
Wheelchair basketball A team ball game
Cycling Racing on bicycles or other adapted cycles
Show what you understand
Answer from the feature story and event guide. For questions asking for an explanation, include a reason or evidence.
- Every year
- Every two years
- Every four years
- Every six years
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