Paris Paralympics 2024

The Paralympics medals are accessible. To help athletes with vision loss distinguish whether they are holding gold , silver or bronze medal, they can feel for indentations on the medal's side.

Brazil has won a gold medal in every blind soccer tournament held at the Paralympic games since the sport's debut in Athens 2004.

Para athletics racing chairs can reach speeds of up to 22mph.

The basketball hoop is the same height as it is for Olympics (10ft)

Prostheses are prohibited in Para swimming.

The guides also receive a medal if a Paralympic athlete wins.

The term Paralympics combines the Greek prefix "para" (meaning "alongside") with "Olympics'" because the games take place alongside the Summer and Winter Olympics.