Para swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Competitions are held across various distances, apart from middle distance events (800m and 1500m) in breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and the medley.
All athletes compete according to their disability classification set by the sports official governing body, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), to ensure that the competition is as fair as possible.
Para swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Competitions are held across various distances, apart from middle distance events (800m and 1500m) in breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and the medley.
All athletes compete according to their disability classification set by the sports official governing body, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), to ensure that the competition is as fair as possible.
Wheelchair curling is enjoyed recreationally as well as competitively by athletes of varying ability levels and ages as it requires less physical exertion than most traditional sports.
It is not an aerobic activity, and all that is needed is the coordination to exert a measured pushing force, and a tolerance for the cold atmosphere it is played in. Wheelchair curling is played without sweepers which makes it well suited for a two-person game such as stick-curling.
Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as regular curling, though the rocks are thrown from a stationary wheelchair and there is no sweeping. Rocks may be thrown by hand while leaning over the side of the wheelchair, or pushed by a delivery stick. This is a pole with a bracket that fits over the rock handle, allowing the rock to be pushed while applying correct rotation.
Stones delivered between the house and the near hogline must be placed within 18 inches either side of the centre line and must be released prior to reaching the near hogline.
Wheelchair curling is enjoyed recreationally as well as competitively by athletes of varying ability levels and ages as it requires less physical exertion than most traditional sports.
It is not an aerobic activity, and all that is needed is the coordination to exert a measured pushing force, and a tolerance for the cold atmosphere it is played in. Wheelchair curling is played without sweepers which makes it well suited for a two-person game such as stick-curling.
Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as regular curling, though the rocks are thrown from a stationary wheelchair and there is no sweeping. Rocks may be thrown by hand while leaning over the side of the wheelchair, or pushed by a delivery stick. This is a pole with a bracket that fits over the rock handle, allowing the rock to be pushed while applying correct rotation.
Stones delivered between the house and the near hogline must be placed within 18 inches either side of the centre line and must be released prior to reaching the near hogline.
Para-snowboarding originally called Adaptive Snowboard is now practiced by hundreds of athletes around the world and is generally competed in two events at the Paralympic Games: Snowboard Cross and Banked Slalom.
Para-snowboarding originally called Adaptive Snowboard is now practiced by hundreds of athletes around the world and is generally competed in two events at the Paralympic Games: Snowboard Cross and Banked Slalom.
Sledge hockey, also known as Sled hockey in American English, and Para ice hockey in international competition, is an adaptation of ice hockey for players who have a physical disability. The sport was invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden, and played under similar rules to standard ice hockey. Players are seated on sleds and use special hockey sticks with metal “teeth” on the tips of their handles to navigate the ice. Playing venues use an ice hockey rink.
While sledge hockey is a part of the Winter Paralympics program, it only includes a category for men which doubles as a mixed-sex division, allowing only a limited number of female athletes to participate. A division devoted exclusively for women does not exist.
Sledge hockey, also known as Sled hockey in American English, and Para ice hockey in international competition, is an adaptation of ice hockey for players who have a physical disability. The sport was invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden, and played under similar rules to standard ice hockey. Players are seated on sleds and use special hockey sticks with metal “teeth” on the tips of their handles to navigate the ice. Playing venues use an ice hockey rink.
While sledge hockey is a part of the Winter Paralympics program, it only includes a category for men which doubles as a mixed-sex division, allowing only a limited number of female athletes to participate. A division devoted exclusively for women does not exist.
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Winter Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
Wheelchair fencing is a version of fencing for athletes with a disability.
Fencing is a combat sport that features sword fighting. The three disciplines of modern fencing are the foil, the épée, and the sabre (also saber); each discipline uses a different kind of blade, which shares the same name, and employs its own rules. Most competitive fencers specialize in one discipline. The modern sport gained prominence near the end of the 19th century and is based on the traditional skill set of swordsmanship. The Italian school altered the historical European martial art of classical fencing, and the French school later refined that system. Scoring points in a fencing competition is done by making contact with an opponent.
Wheelchair fencing is a version of fencing for athletes with a disability.
Fencing is a combat sport that features sword fighting. The three disciplines of modern fencing are the foil, the épée, and the sabre (also saber); each discipline uses a different kind of blade, which shares the same name, and employs its own rules. Most competitive fencers specialize in one discipline. The modern sport gained prominence near the end of the 19th century and is based on the traditional skill set of swordsmanship. The Italian school altered the historical European martial art of classical fencing, and the French school later refined that system. Scoring points in a fencing competition is done by making contact with an opponent.
Para table tennis is a parasports which follows the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The usual table tennis rules are in effect with slight modifications for wheelchair athletes. Athletes from disability groups can take part. Athletes receive classifications between 1-11. Classes 1-5 are for those in wheelchairs and classes 6-10 for those who have disabilities that allow them to play standing. Within those groups, the higher classification means the more function the athlete has. Class 11 is defined for players with an intellectual disability.
Para table tennis is a parasports which follows the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The usual table tennis rules are in effect with slight modifications for wheelchair athletes. Athletes from disability groups can take part. Athletes receive classifications between 1-11. Classes 1-5 are for those in wheelchairs and classes 6-10 for those who have disabilities that allow them to play standing. Within those groups, the higher classification means the more function the athlete has. Class 11 is defined for players with an intellectual disability.
Paralympic shooting, also known as shooting Para sport, is an adaptation of shooting sports for competitors with disabilities. Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use pistols or rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each shot is worth a maximum score of 10.9 points. Athletes use .22 caliber rifles, pistols and .177 caliber air guns (compressed air or pneumatic).
Competitions are open to all athletes with a physical disability. Shooting utilizes a functional classification system, which enables wheelchair users and ambulant athletes from different disability classes to compete together either individually or in teams.
Athletes compete in rifle and pistol events from distances of 10, 25 and 50 meters, in men’s, women’s and mixed competitions. Of the 12 Paralympic Shooting events, six are open to both women and men, three are open to women only and three are open to men only.
The sport is governed by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and co-ordinated by the World Shooting Para Sport Technical Committee following the modified rules of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). These rules consider the differences that exist between shooting for the able-bodied and shooting for persons with a disability.
In November 2016, IPC changed the official name of the sport to “shooting Para sport”, and renamed the coordinating committee from “IPC Shooting Sport Technical Committee” to reflect this change.
Paralympic shooting, also known as shooting Para sport, is an adaptation of shooting sports for competitors with disabilities. Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use pistols or rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each shot is worth a maximum score of 10.9 points. Athletes use .22 caliber rifles, pistols and .177 caliber air guns (compressed air or pneumatic).
Competitions are open to all athletes with a physical disability. Shooting utilizes a functional classification system, which enables wheelchair users and ambulant athletes from different disability classes to compete together either individually or in teams.
Athletes compete in rifle and pistol events from distances of 10, 25 and 50 meters, in men’s, women’s and mixed competitions. Of the 12 Paralympic Shooting events, six are open to both women and men, three are open to women only and three are open to men only.
The sport is governed by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and co-ordinated by the World Shooting Para Sport Technical Committee following the modified rules of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). These rules consider the differences that exist between shooting for the able-bodied and shooting for persons with a disability.
In November 2016, IPC changed the official name of the sport to “shooting Para sport”, and renamed the coordinating committee from “IPC Shooting Sport Technical Committee” to reflect this change.