What are the Paralympics? Thanks for asking!
The Paralympic Games got underway yesterday, with 4,400 competitors in Tokyo, including 227 representing Great Britain. Just like the Olympic Games of last month, the Paralympics are taking place behind closed doors because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest edition will see athletes compete at 22 disciplines, including taekwondo and badminton for the first time.
When and how were the Paralympic games created? What are the participation criteria for the Paralympics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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