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Paralympics
[ par-uh-lim-piks ]
Paralympics
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plural noun
- the Paralympicsa sporting event, modelled on the Olympic Games, held solely for disabled competitors Also known asthe Parallel Olympics
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Origin of Paralympics1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Her husband, Hunter, also won a gold medal in the Paralympics.
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.
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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