Paralympics Quiz

What caused the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo to be postponed?

Which city WILL make history as being the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympic Games?

What type of disability do Judo Paralympic athletes have?

In 1974 USA's Ugly Laws were finally repealed. What had this law permitted police to arrest people for?

In 1924 what was the first ever international sporting event for disabled athletes?

How do blind athletes participate in track running events?

Where do wheelchair tennis players keep their racket and the balls during the game?

How does the classification system in swimming work?

What is the only difference between wheelchair tennis and regular tennis?

Is there a Winter Paralympics?

Why is there a 5th wheel at the back of a tennis wheelchair?

What Paralympic sport requires 'tappers'?

On a tandem (2-person) bike, which athlete is blind?

The Paralympic flag consists of 3 crescents. Which 2 colours are found on the Olympic flag but NOT the Paralympic flag?

In 1960 the first Paralympics was held in Rome. What was particularly different about this event?

What is the origin of the word Paralympics?

In what discipline did Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic athlete, qualify for the London 2012 Olympics?

Are prosthetic devices allowed in swimming?

In what year was the first Disability pride parade carried out?

Which sport from the following does NOT take place at the Paralympics?