How parasports started Parasports began in the 1940s. Parasport events were started to help men injured in the conflict.
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Crowds supported the contestants as they took part in sports. Parasports have transformed across the years, and now there are lots of events and sports.
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Parasports are sports for contestants with impairments. You need lots of skill to do parasports at a high level.
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Parasports are fair for all contestants. Contestants with similar impairments run, jump or swim to win!
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Swimming This contest is for sight-impaired swimmers. “Tappers” stand at the end of the pool.
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They tap the swimmers to tell them when to turn. Then the swimmers can speed down the pool!
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