If you’re confused about Paralympic classifications, this guide can help you understand what all those letters and numbers mean—and why they’re so important.
You’re all geared up to watch the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Why are the classes different by sport? There’s no one-size-fits-all because each sport has its own history and governing body, which decides the rules for its competitors. Plus, each requires specific skills and movements. What holds someone back on the track might not be as much an issue for someone in wheelchair fencing or para-canoe, and vice versa. Sometimes, criteria even vary between events in a sport. For example, athletes use different muscles for breaststroke than for other strokes.
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