How hard is it to join the Paralympics?

2 days ago ... After noting that a record number of people around the world don't find the Paralympics "tough" to watch, the International Paralympic Committee said Saturday that they hoped Trump would join the billions of viewers who not only watch the Paralympic Games but are inspired by them. read more

You do not join the Paralympics. Just like the Olympics, you qualify for it. My son is an emerging Paralympian. He works out, practices and competes regionally, nationally and internationally. If you are interested, find a regional competition and compete. Go to the IPC site and look at the A, B and Emerging times or scores. Set goals for yourself. read more

At the start, 16 countries were affiliated to ISOD and the organisation pushed very hard to include blind and amputee athletes into the Toronto 1976 Paralympics and athletes with cerebral palsy in 1980 in Arnhem. read more

Each Paralympic sport defines for which impairment groups they provide sporting opportunities in their classification rules. While some sports include athletes of all impairment types (e.g. athletics, swimming), other sports are specific to one impairment type (e.g. goalball) or a selection of impairment types (e.g. equestrian, cycling). read more