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Paralympic Games

[par-uh-lim-pik geymz, par-uh-lim-]

plural noun

  1. an international competition for athletes with disabilities.



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Other Word Forms

  • Paralympian noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Paralympic Games1

First recorded in 1955–60; blend of para(plegic) ( def. ) or para- 1 ( def. ) and (O)lympic ( def. )
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NBC reported a record 15.4 million total viewers across its TV and streaming platforms for the Paralympic Games, which followed a similar boost in interest to the Olympics last summer.

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Phil Singer, a spokesperson for the alliance, said the wage increase “threatens revenue Los Angeles urgently needs” — and its standing as the host of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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LA28, the committee charged with planning the city's third Summer Games, have announced a partnership with Archer Aviation to provide an air taxi service during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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In the short term, she said, some will tear up their “room block” agreements, which set aside rooms for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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It will host the Olympic opening ceremony with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, as well as the opening ceremony for the Paralympic Games.

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