SportsThe origins of Paralympic Sport are in a competition for wheelchair athletes held in 1968 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in England. Since then, over 27 sports have been added to the Paralympic Games, and many other sports have been adapted for persons with disabilities.
There are currently 27 sports in the Paralympic Games programme, 5 Winter Games and 22 Summer. Click on one below to learn more!
Summer Paralympic Sports
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Winter Paralympic Sports
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There are many other parasports to enjoy that are not yet part of the Paralympic Games programme. Click on one below to learn more!
- Badminton
- Bobsleigh
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Snowboard
- Soccer (powerchair)
- Synchronized Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Water ski and Wakeboard
- Wheelchair Dance
Please note that this section is currently under construction. Check back soon for updated parasport descriptions!
