Is Paralympics every 4 years?
The Paralympic Games take place every four years, shortly after the conclusion of the Olympics. These games are for competitors with some form of disability. … Since 1988, the Paralympics have taken place in the same city or region (and same year) as the Olympics.
How many sports are in summer and winter Paralympic games?
As of 2016, the Summer Paralympics included 22 sports and 526 medal events, and the Winter Paralympics include 5 sports and disciplines and about 72 events. The number and kinds of events may change from one Paralympic Games to another.
What are the 6 disability groups in Paralympics?
Paralympics welcomes athletes from six main disability categories: amputee, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, visually impaired, spinal injuries and Les Autres (French for “the others”, a category that includes conditions that do not fall into the categories mentioned before).