Football 5-a-side
The sport of 5-a-side Football is played by visually impaired athletes. Did you know? All outfield players in the five-a-side game are required to wear ‘black out’ masks to ensure they compete on an equal basis. The first national Five-a-side Championships took place in Spain in 1986. Key facts Venue: Hockey Centre Dates: Friday 31 August More...
Wheelchair Fencing
The sport of Wheelchair Fencing consists of three disciplines: Epee, Foil and Sabre. Did you know? Frames are designed so that fencers can compete against each other whether they are right- or left-handed (so left More...
Goalball
The sport of Goalball is played by visually impaired athletes. Did you know? Athletes wear ‘blackout’ masks on the playing court, which allows persons with varying degrees of vision to participate together. There More...
Paralympic Rowing
Rowing is the most recent addition to the Paralympic programme. Did you know? Adaptive rowing boats are equipped with special seats, which vary according to the disability of the athlete. Single sculling boats More...
Boccia
There are seven medal events in the sport of Boccia. Did you know? ‘Boccia’ comes from the Latin word ‘bottia’, meaning ‘ball’. The sport is also known as ‘bocce’. Boccia More...
International Paralympic Day coming to London
London 2012 today announced that International Paralympic Day 2011 will take place in Trafalgar Square, London on 8 September. Members of the public will be able to find out about the Paralympic sports, including More...
Football 7-a-side
The sport of 7-a-side Football is played by athletes with cerebral palsy. Did you know? The sport is governed by the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) Throw-ins may be made More...
Paralympic Cycling – Road
Cycling at the Paralympic Games is made up of two disciplines: Road Cycling and Track Cycling. Did you know? Handcycling – for athletes with lower limb disabilities – was introduced at the Athens 2004 Games. Athletes More...
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby combines elements of basketball, handball and ice hockey Did you know? To be eligible to play, individuals must have a disability which affects both the arms and the legs. The game starts with More...
Paralympic Equestrian
All Equestrian events at the Paralympic Games are mixed, with athletes grouped according to their functional ability. Did you know? Visually impaired riders are permitted to use ‘callers’ to help them More...