The first Paralympic Games took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

The Paralympic motto, 'Spirit in Motion', captures the essence of the Games and the indomitable spirit of the athletes.

The United States has won the most Paralympic medals overall, with over 2,000 gold medals.

Swimming is the most popular Paralympic sport, with over 1,000 athletes competing in the pool at each Games.

Trischa Zorn, an American swimmer, holds the record for the most Paralympic gold medals, with 41 golds won between 1980 and 2004.

The Functional Classification System is used to group athletes with similar functional abilities together, ensuring fair competition.

Wheelchair Racing is known for its use of specially designed racing wheelchairs that allow athletes to achieve incredible speeds.

Para Archery is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in archery from a seated position.

Handcycling is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed handcycle, propelling themselves with their arms.

Para Canoeing is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially adapted kayak or canoe.

Para Rowing is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed rowing boat.

Para Sailing is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed sailing boat.

Para Shooting is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed shooting rifle or pistol.

Para Table Tennis is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed table tennis table.

Para Volleyball is the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed volleyball court.