Paralympic Games

American  

[par-uh-lim-pik geymz, par-uh-lim-] / ˈpær əˌlɪm pɪk ˈgeɪmz, ˌpær əˈlɪm- /

plural noun

1. an international competition for athletes with disabilities.

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Other Word Forms

• Paralympian noun

Etymology

Origin of Paralympic Games

First recorded in 1955–60; blend of para(plegic) ( def. ) or para- ¹ ( def. ) and (O)lympic ( def. )

Example Sentences

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 27, she - and often Teddy - appeared in five Paralympic Games, winning 10 medals, including six golds.

From BBC

Having undergone months of rehabilitation, he then became a research pioneer into the needs of para-athletes, before going on to chair the British Paralympic Association, working on 13 Paralympic Games.

From BBC

He has under three months to compete in international tournaments and qualify for the Winter Paralympic Games’ three-track ski races, meant for athletes who compete on one leg.

From The Wall Street Journal

LA28 announced the next step in its ticketing plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Monday as ticket registration will open on Jan. 14.

From Los Angeles Times

The international sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities drew record TV numbers during the Paris Games as NBC reported 15.4 million total viewers across its TV and streaming platforms for the Paralympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times