The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

The Paralympic Games aim to promote competition, raise awareness, and foster inclusion in sports for athletes with disabilities.

Golf is not a Paralympic sport, although it is played by athletes with disabilities in other competitions.

Participating in Paralympic sports can provide numerous physical benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength and flexibility, and enhanced coordination and balance.

Paralympic sports can positively impact mental well-being by boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering social connections and support.

Paralympic sports play a crucial role in promoting inclusion and diversity by challenging stereotypes and prejudices, raising awareness about the abilities of people with disabilities, and creating opportunities for participation in sports.

The United States has won the most Paralympic Games medals overall, with a total of over 2,000 medals.

The motto of the Paralympic Games is 'Spirit in Motion', which reflects the determination and resilience of athletes with disabilities.

Oscar Pistorius, a South African sprinter, is known as the 'Blade Runner' due to his use of prosthetic legs.

Swimming is the largest Paralympic sport in terms of the number of athletes participating.

As of 2023, there have been 16 Paralympic Games held.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the governing body for the Paralympic Games.

Ellie Simmonds, a British swimmer, is known as the 'Golden Girl' due to her numerous Paralympic gold medals.

Miraitowa was the Paralympic mascot for the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Jessica Long, an American swimmer, is known as the 'Swimming Sensation' due to her numerous Paralympic gold medals.