What’s the difference between Olympics & Paralympics?
Paralympic Sports By Eligible Impairments Classification is a structure for competition and is one of biggest differences between the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paralympic athletes have an impairment in body structures and functions that lead to a competitive disadvantage in sport. The 10 Eligible Impairments are often referred to as three distinct groups: a) physical impairments, comprising the eight impairments that cause activity limitations that are biomechanical in nature – impaired muscle power, impaired range of movement, limb deficiency, leg length difference, hypertonia, ataxia, .
Is there a difference between the Para and Special Olympics?
Still, the main difference is Paralympics focuses on individuals with physical disabilities, while Special Olympics specifically showcases those with intellectual disabilities. Paralympics emerged due to the aftermath of World War II. Some athletes without a disability also compete at the Paralympics. The sighted guides for athletes with a visual impairment are such a close and essential part of the competition that the athlete with visual impairment and the guide are considered a team, and both athletes are medal candidates.