Paralympic Games have had a significant impact on how people with disabilities are viewed by society.

The Paralympics is a world-renowned sporting event that brings together athletes with disabilities from all over the world to compete against one another. It is a unique and inspiring event that showcases the resilience, determination and skill of people with disabilities.

A look into the history of the Paralympics

The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy in 1960, and it was called the “9th Annual International Stoke Mandeville Games” after the village where the first games were held in 1948. Sir Ludwig Guttmann, the originator of the Paralympic Games, organized the first games to promote the recovery of combatants injured during the Second World War.

The Paralympic Games have grown in popularity since then, and now attract thousands of athletes from all over the world.

The Paralympic emblem

The Paralympic emblem comprises three “agitos,” which is a Latin word meaning “I move.” The agitos are arranged in a triangle, with one agito in red, one in blue, and one in green.

The colors represent the different regions of the world that participate in the Paralympics: red for the Americas, blue for Europe, and green for Asia. The emblem is a symbol of the Paralympic Movement and represents the power of sport to bring people together and inspire change.

Classification system

The Paralympics has a complex classification system that groups athletes based on their level of impairment. The aim of the classification system is to ensure that athletes compete against others with similar abilities, which makes the competition fairer. The system is based on a series of tests and measurements that are used to determine an athlete’s level of impairment. The classifications range from 1 to 10, with 1 being the most severely impaired and 10 being the least impaired.

The growth of the Paralympics

The Paralympic Games have grown significantly in recent years. In 2012, the London Paralympics attracted over 4,000 athletes from 164 countries, making it the largest Paralympic Games in history. The event was a tremendous success and was broadcast to over 100 countries around the world.

The Paralympic Games have also been recognized by the International Olympic Committee as one of the largest and most important sporting events in the world.

The legacy of the Paralympics

The event has helped to break down stereotypes and promote a more inclusive society. Paralympics has also had a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities, inspiring many to take up sports and leading to the development of new technologies and equipment to help them compete.