History
The Paralympic Games were first held in this year.
What is 1960?
Players sit on the floor and hit a ball over a low net using their hands.
What is sitting volleyball?
These are used instead of legs by some athletes and can be shaped for running.
What are prosthetic legs?
This type of impairment affects a person’s ability to see.
What is visual impairment?
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?
The first Paralympics took place in this city.
What is Rome?
Athletes use wheelchairs and try to score by shooting a ball into a hoop.
What is wheelchair basketball?
This type of chair is specially designed for sports like basketball or racing.
What is a sports wheelchair?
This type affects movement, like walking or using arms.
What is physical impairment?
This Arizona university is known for strong adaptive sports and Paralympic training programs.
What is Arizona State University?
The Paralympics were originally created for veterans of this war.
What is World War II?
Players kick a ball with a bell inside so they can hear where it is.
What is blind football (soccer)?
This piece of equipment has a bell inside so players can hear it.
What is a goalball (or adapted soccer ball)?
Athletes may use wheelchairs for this type of impairment.
What is physical/mobility impairment?
This Arizona swimmer is one of the most decorated Paralympians in history and competed in multiple Games for Team USA.
Who is Jessica Long?
This country hosted the first Winter Paralympics in 1976.
What is Sweden?
Athletes throw balls toward a smaller target ball called a jack.
What is boccia?
Athletes may use this to help them ski while sitting down.
What is a sit-ski?
This type can affect balance and coordination.
What is neurological impairment?
Blake Leeper is known for competing in which paralympic sport?
What is Paralympic track and field (athletics)?
The 2012 Paralympics in this city were widely praised for record attendance and visibility.
What is London?
Players roll a ball with bells and try to score by getting it past defenders who are listening closely.
What is goalball?
This strap connects a runner to their guide.
What is a tether?
Paralympic sports are designed to include athletes with many different types of this.
What are disabilities/impairments?
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?