What event is held following the Olympic Games?
Paralympic Games
How many seasons are the games held?
Two
Which are?
Winter and Summer
When did they begin?
1948
Who were the first to participate?
British World War II veterans
What are two types of disabilities that athletes may have?
impaired muscle power and impaired passive range of movement,
What event do those with hearing loss participate in?
the Deaflympics
And those who have limited comprehension abilities?
Special Olympics World Games
Does everyone in Paralympics compete in the same category?
no
How many are there?
10
What are they divided by?
impairment types.
Who provides oversight of all Paralympic games?
the International Paralympic Committee
Do athletes in the paralympics have as much financial backing as athletes in the Olympics?
no
Are the events organized simultaneously?
no
Where were the Summer Olympics in 1988?
Seoul, South Korea
What tradition began following the Olympics that year?
the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games
Was the first Paralympics game a huge event?
no