Paralympics Quiz

What is the Paralympics?

• A multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities

• A single-sport event for athletes with disabilities

• A multi-sport event for able-bodied athletes

• A single-sport event for able-bodied athletes

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When were the first Paralympic Games held?

• 1948

• 1952

• 1960

• 1988

Where were the first Paralympic Games held?

• England

• Rome

• Seoul

• Tokyo

What was the original meaning of the term "Paralympic"?

• Athletes with paralysis of the legs and lower body

• Athletes with intellectual impairments

• Athletes with vision impairments

• Athletes with limb deficiencies

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When did the Paralympic Games start being held in the same host country as the Olympic Games?

• 1960

• 1948

• 1988

• 2000

How many sports were included in the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games?

• 22

• 20

• 18

• 24