Paralympic
Relating to the international multi-sport event for athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Adjective
This term carries a spirit of resilience and elite athletic competition. It is not a term of pity or medical classification, but a designation of high-performance sport. The prefix para- signifies parallel, indicating that these games run alongside the Olympic Games as an equal pursuit of excellence.
In modern usage, the term is strictly associated with the official international governing bodies and the specific global event. It is rarely used to describe local amateur sports for the disabled, which are typically referred to as adaptive sports.
Meanings
Adjective
Relating to the international multi-sport event for athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities.
The Paralympic Games are held shortly after the Olympics.