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para-athletics

Para-athletics is a specialized branch of athletics that adapts traditional track and field events for athletes with disabilities. It includes competitions like running, jumping, and throwing, with categories divided based on the nature and extent of athletes' impairments, such as wheelchair users or those with limb differences. The sport promotes elite performance, competitive fairness, and inclusion, showcasing athletes' skill, strength, and determination on international stages like the Paralympic Games. Para-athletics highlights the abilities and resilience of athletes with disabilities while providing a platform for record-breaking achievements and inspiring stories.