The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international governing body of Paralympic sports and is responsible for the classification of athletes with disabilities.

The two main categories of disability classification in sports are physical and intellectual.

Cerebral palsy is an example of a physical disability in sports.

Down syndrome is an example of an intellectual disability in sports.

There are 10 classes of physical disability in the IPC classification system.

There is only one class of intellectual disability in the IPC classification system.

Class 1 is reserved for athletes with the most severe disabilities.

Class 10 is reserved for athletes with the least severe disabilities.

The purpose of classification in sports is to ensure fair competition by grouping athletes with similar abilities.

Classification of athletes in sports is a collaborative effort involving National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), International Federations (IFs), and the IPC Classification Panel.

The three main factors considered in the classification of athletes are impairment, functional ability, and sport-specific demands.

The IPC Classification Panel is responsible for developing and maintaining the classification system, classifying athletes for international competitions, and providing training and support to classifiers.

The IPC classification system is reviewed every four years.

Classification in sports for athletes with disabilities is important because it allows them to compete on a level playing field, helps them to improve their performance, and promotes their inclusion in society.

Some of the challenges associated with the classification of athletes with disabilities include the subjectivity of the classification process, lack of consistency in classification decisions, and difficulty in obtaining accurate information about athletes' impairments.