History
Sports
Equipment
Impairments
AZ Based
100

The Paralympic Games were first held in this year.

What is 1960?

100

Players sit on the floor and hit a ball over a low net using their hands.

What is sitting volleyball?

100

These are used instead of legs by some athletes and can be shaped for running.

What are prosthetic legs?

100

This type of impairment affects a person’s ability to see.

What is visual impairment?

100

Jamal Hill, who has competed internationally in Paralympic swimming events for the United States and is known for advocacy work, is connected to which Arizona university?

What is Arizona State University?

200

The first Paralympics took place in this city.

What is Rome?

200

Athletes use wheelchairs and try to score by shooting a ball into a hoop.

What is wheelchair basketball?

200

This type of chair is specially designed for sports like basketball or racing.

What is a sports wheelchair?

200

This type affects movement, like walking or using arms.

What is physical impairment?

200

This Arizona university is known for strong adaptive sports and Paralympic training programs.

What is Arizona State University?

300

The Paralympics were originally created for veterans of this war.

What is World War II?

300

Players kick a ball with a bell inside so they can hear where it is.

What is blind football (soccer)?

300

This piece of equipment has a bell inside so players can hear it.

What is a goalball (or adapted soccer ball)?

300

Athletes may use wheelchairs for this type of impairment.

What is physical/mobility impairment?

300

This Arizona swimmer is one of the most decorated Paralympians in history and competed in multiple Games for Team USA.

Who is Jessica Long?

400

This country hosted the first Winter Paralympics in 1976.

What is Sweden?

400

Athletes throw balls toward a smaller target ball called a jack.

What is boccia?

400

Athletes may use this to help them ski while sitting down.

What is a sit-ski?

400

This type can affect balance and coordination.

What is neurological impairment?

400

Blake Leeper is known for competing in which paralympic sport?

What is Paralympic track and field (athletics)?

500

The 2012 Paralympics in this city were widely praised for record attendance and visibility.

What is London?

500

Players roll a ball with bells and try to score by getting it past defenders who are listening closely.

What is goalball?

500

This strap connects a runner to their guide.

What is a tether?

500

Paralympic sports are designed to include athletes with many different types of this.

What are disabilities/impairments?

500

Jessica Long has won this many Paralympic medals across her career, making her one of the most decorated U.S. Paralympians ever.

What is 30?