History
What year and where was the Paralympics founded?
1948 in England
Who founded the Paralympics?
Dr. Ludwig Guttmann
Who founded the Special Olympics?
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Which game was in the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
Ice Hockey or Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
What was the Paralympics founded for?
A form of rehabilitation and therapy for World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries
How long did the 2026 Winter Paralympics last?
10 days, from March 6 to 15
3000 people
Is Curling an official sport of the Winter Paralympics?
Yes
What was the purpose of the Special Olympics?
As a way to promote sports for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities
Around how many people will participate in the 2026 Paralympics?
625+ people
Approximately how many countries is the Special Olympics active in?
100+ / 193 countries
Which game was not in the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
Ski Jumping or Snowboarding?
Ski Jumping
Where was the first Special Olympics hosted?
Soldier Field in Chicago
TRUE OR FALSE
The Paralympics was founded during the First World War for the civilians stuck at home to raise morale.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
There is a Special Olympics in Canada for each province and territory, except for Nunavut.
TRUE
Which game was not in the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
Speed Skating or Alpine Skiing?
Alpine Skiing
What was the Paralympics' original name when it was first founded?
Stoke Mandeville Games
What is the difference between the Paralympics and the Special Olympics?
Para is for people with physical disabilities, while special is for people with intellectual disabilities.
Name one goal for the 2030 Special Olympics.
Expand its global reach by increasing athlete participation to 7.5 million
Recruiting 600,000 coaches
Growing its Unified Champion Schools program to 20,000 U.S. schools
Biathlon is a sport that combines ___ and ___ ?
Cross-country skiing and rifle shooting