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Paralympics

[ par-uh-lim-piks ]

plural noun



Paralympics

/ ËŒ±èæ°ùəˈ±ôɪ³¾±èɪ°ì²õ /

plural noun

  1. the Paralympics
    a sporting event, modelled on the Olympic Games, held solely for disabled competitors Also known asthe Parallel Olympics
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Origin of Paralympics1

C20: parallel + Olympics
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The US is set to stage some of the world's biggest sports events over the next few years, including the 2026 World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics.

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Monger said that being with British athletes when he was carrying out media work at last year's Paralympics in Paris had sparked his interest in the Games.

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Her husband, Hunter, also won a gold medal in the Paralympics.

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But in 2021, when Simran competed in the Tokyo Paralympics, she strayed out of her lane and realised that she would need a guide if she wanted to carry on running.

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That will be followed the next month by the Paralympics, another event expected to bring thousands of athletes and spectators to the city.

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