The inaugural Paralympic Games took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960, alongside the Summer Olympics.

Great Britain has hosted the Paralympic Games four times, more than any other country.

Athletics, encompassing track and field events, is the largest Paralympic sport, attracting a significant number of athletes from various countries.

Badminton was introduced as a new Paralympic sport at the 2020 Tokyo Games, adding to the diverse range of sports showcased.

Trischa Zorn, an American cyclist and cross-country skier, holds the record for the most Paralympic medals, with a total of 41 medals, including 19 golds.

Functional Classification is used in Paralympic sports to group athletes with similar abilities and impairments together, ensuring fair competition.

In Paralympic cycling, visually impaired athletes compete in tandem bicycles with sighted guides, working together to navigate the course.

Wheelchair basketball players use specially designed wheelchairs that allow for quick movements and precise control on the court.

Paralympic rowing involves athletes competing in specially adapted boats, demonstrating their strength and endurance on the water.

Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a seated position, using their hands to pass and spike the ball over the net.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport where athletes throw a ball at a target while seated in a wheelchair, aiming for accuracy and precision.

Sled Hockey is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed sled, using sticks to shoot a puck into the opponent's net.

Amputee Football is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a standing position, using a prosthesis or orthosis to replace a missing limb.

Wheelchair Rugby is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially designed wheelchair, using their hands to propel themselves and pass the ball to score goals.

Handcycling is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a specially adapted tricycle, using their hands to propel themselves and navigate the course.