What qualifies you to be a Paralympian?

The Paralympic Movement offers sport opportunities for athletes with physical, vision and/or intellectual impairments that have at least one of the following 10 eligible impairments: Impaired muscle power, Impaired passive range of movement, Limb deficiency, Leg length difference, Short stature, Muscle tension.

What does Paralympian mean?

noun [countable] a competitor in a four-yearly international sports event for people with physical disabilities.

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).

Where is the headquarters of International Paralympic Committee located?

Bonn, Germany
International Paralympic Committee/Headquarters

What is Paralympics 11?

11: This class is for athletes with an intellectual impairment.

What disability is S14?

intellectual impairment
S14 swimmers have an intellectual impairment, which typically leads to the athletes having difficulties with regards to pattern recognition, sequencing, and memory, or having a slower reaction time, which impact on sport performance in general.

Who is the most famous Paralympic athlete?

Trischa Zorn-Hudson
With seven Paralympic Games appearances, Trischa Zorn-Hudson is the most decorated Paralympic athlete of all time with 55 medals (41 gold, 9 silver, 5 bronze). At the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games, Zorn-Hudson pulled off an incredible feat winning 10 gold medals in 10 events and set 10 world records.

What does T 38 mean in the Paralympics?

Co-ordination impairment
T38 – Athletes have clear evidence of hypertonia, ataxia and/or athetosis on physical assessment that will affect running. Co-ordination impairment is mild to moderate and can be in one to four limbs. Co-ordination and balance are typically mildly affected, and overall these athletes are able to run and jump freely.

What is the motto of Paralympics?

Spirit in Motion
The symbol also reflects the Paralympic Motto, “Spirit in Motion,” representing the strong will of every Paralympian. The Paralympic Symbol also emphasises the fact that Paralympic athletes are constantly inspiring and exciting the world with their performances: always moving forward and never giving up.

How many countries are involved in the Special Olympic Association?

We have 244 national and U.S. Programs in 193 countries.

What does S11 mean in Paralympics?

S10 swimmers are athletes with very minimal impairment that affects one joint, usually an ankle or hand, or swimmers with minimal coordination difficulties. S11-13 is for athletes with vision impairment. S11 are the most visually impaired and wear blacked-out goggles during competition.