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History of the Paralympics

International Paralympic Committee Home Page The Paralympics are Olympic type games for disabled athletes, held in the Olympic years.

Paralympics What are the Paralympic Games?They are the Olympic equivalent for the world's top athletes with disabilities.

Paralympics: Where Heroes Come... This site is dedicated to the paralympians, their determination, integrity and example...

The Games: Paralympics Overview: Origin The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960, in which approximately 400 athletes from 23 countries participated.

Third Paralympic Congress and Xth Paralympic Games From 16-25 August 1996, over 3,500 athletes with physical disabilities from over 100 nations will compete in nine days of athletic spectacle and glory.

What are the Paralympics? The Paralympic Games are a biennial event for elite athletes with any disability. They follow the Olympic Games every two years, with both summer and winter Games.