The 2024 Paralympics explained: How the event classification system works
• Aug 29, 2024, 5:58 PM
1 min de lecture
The first events of the Paris Paralympics kicked off early on Thursday, introducing many viewers unfamiliar with parasports to C4-5 track cycling races, SL3 badminton matches and S9 swimming heats. Based on the type and degree of impairment, the Paralympics’ classification system is designed to ensure fair competition between Paralympians. Here’s how it works.
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