Posted on Aug 25, 2021
When Did The Paralympics Start? Here's A Brief History Of The Games
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Sports for athletes with an impairment have existed for more than a century, the International Paralympic Committee points out.
But it wasn't until after World War II that the official Paralympics began to take shape, out of an effort to help the many veterans and civilians who were injured during that time.
Sports for athletes with an impairment have existed for more than a century, the International Paralympic Committee points out.
But it wasn't until after World War II that the official Paralympics began to take shape, out of an effort to help the many veterans and civilians who were injured during that time.
When Did The Paralympics Start? Here's A Brief History Of The Games
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel: And most people still don't know about the Paralympics. At least NBCSN is devoting more telecast hours for the Paralympics than we have ever seen in the past. My personal trainer has five Paralympians this year that made it onto the teams. Hoping they get through the trials to the finals!
But this year just isn't going to be the same with Alex Zanardi and his Ferrari handcycle. And Australia just got knocked out of wheelchair rugby!!
But this year just isn't going to be the same with Alex Zanardi and his Ferrari handcycle. And Australia just got knocked out of wheelchair rugby!!
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