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Paralympics
This category is for questions about the Paralympics, which is a multi-sport event for persons with physical and visual disabilities.
186 Questions
What is the name of the Doctor Who started the paralympics?
German doctor named Dr. Ludwig Guttmann - who had fled from the Nazis in WWII.
Why did everyone get an apple at the paralympics opening ceremony?
it's symbolic of how the athletes can preform with out medical help.
When were the first Paralympics?
it was first held in 1960 Rome ,Italy there were 23 countries involved and 400 contestants
The first Para- Olympics was held in Athens stadium in Greece
What is the purpose of the paralympics?
Paralympic games are for people who are disabled so the games that disabled people play are called Paralympic games
What year was The Paralympic games invented?
They began July 28, 1948; the same day as the start of the London 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Was there Paralympics in 1972?
Yes, in 1972, the Fourth Summer Paralympics were held Heidelberg, in West Germany and were intended for wheelchair athletes only. It wasn't held in the same city as the Summer Olympics.
Why should the Olympics and the Paralympics be held at the same time?
NO, they should not. Are you out of your mind? I want a longer summer of sport, and more importantly, a longer summer to sit on my aborigonal bottom to watch TV all day. Enough bullfrog please.
Where and when were the first paralympics held?
The first Paralympic Games were called the International Wheelchair Games, and took place the year 1948, they were intended to coincide with the Olympic Games that took place the same year. In the other hand, the first Paralympic Winter Games were held in 1976, in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden.
In what year did gerry bertier win a Paralympic gold medal in shot put?
i think it was 1975 bt NT sure
Is volleyball in the Paralympics?
Yes, its called sitting volleyball because the players sit on the floor.
Who participates in the Paralympics?
The Paralympic games are competitions between athletes who are physically disabled, including amputees, paraplegics, and occasionally quadriplegics.
Who can compete in the Paralympics?
i can tell you, the answer is athletes who have no legs or arms i can also tell you how many events are in the answer is rather 12, 13, 14, or 15 there i can help.
