disability sports
Specific competitions for athletes grouped into classes defined by the degree of function. There are six main classes: amputee, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disability, and a group of all others. The classes are defined by each sport and often have subclasses to make competition equitable. Participation in disabled sport has grown significantly over the past years. A major step was taken by ... ...
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