Paralympic Sports

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Which sport made its Paralympic debut in the 2016 Rio Games?

  1. Canoeing

  2. Boccia

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Goalball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canoeing made its Paralympic debut in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.

What is the most popular Paralympic sport in terms of participation?

  1. Swimming

  2. Athletics

  3. Wheelchair Basketball

  4. Cycling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Athletics, also known as track and field, is the most popular Paralympic sport in terms of participation, with over 1,000 athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Which country has won the most Paralympic medals overall?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Great Britain

  4. Germany


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China has won the most Paralympic medals overall, with over 2,000 gold medals and a total medal count of over 5,000.

What is the classification system used in Paralympic sports?

  1. Functional Classification

  2. Medical Classification

  3. Disability Classification

  4. Performance Classification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed bicycle?

  1. Handcycling

  2. Cycling

  3. Wheelchair Basketball

  4. Boccia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handcycling is a Paralympic sport where athletes use a specially designed bicycle propelled by their hands instead of their legs.

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in swimming, cycling, and running?

  1. Triathlon

  2. Duathlon

  3. Aquathlon

  4. Pentathlon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Triathlon is a Paralympic sport that combines swimming, cycling, and running into a single event.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes throwing a ball at a target?

  1. Boccia

  2. Goalball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boccia is a Paralympic sport where athletes throw a ball at a target, aiming to get it as close as possible.

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in archery?

  1. Archery

  2. Shooting

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Discus Throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Archery is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in shooting arrows at a target.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a wheelchair to play basketball?

  1. Wheelchair Basketball

  2. Sitting Volleyball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheelchair Basketball is a Paralympic sport where athletes use wheelchairs to play basketball.

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing?

  1. Rowing

  2. Canoeing

  3. Sailing

  4. Swimming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rowing is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing boats.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair to play rugby?

  1. Wheelchair Rugby

  2. Wheelchair Basketball

  3. Sitting Volleyball

  4. Powerlifting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheelchair Rugby is a Paralympic sport where athletes use specially designed wheelchairs to play rugby.

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in table tennis?

  1. Table Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

  4. Squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Table Tennis is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in playing table tennis.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair to play tennis?

  1. Wheelchair Tennis

  2. Table Tennis

  3. Badminton

  4. Squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheelchair Tennis is a Paralympic sport where athletes use specially designed wheelchairs to play tennis.

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down?

  1. Sitting Volleyball

  2. Wheelchair Basketball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes lifting weights?

  1. Powerlifting

  2. Weightlifting

  3. Bodybuilding

  4. Strongman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Powerlifting is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in lifting weights.

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