Paralympic Sports: General Knowledge and Classification
Test your knowledge of Paralympic sports, including the classification system, core values, and different types of adaptive sports.
Questions
What is the primary objective of the Paralympic Games?
- To promote competition among athletes with disabilities.
- To raise awareness about disability rights and inclusion.
- To provide opportunities for athletes with disabilities to showcase their abilities.
- All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a core value of the Paralympic Movement?
- Courage
- Determination
- Equality
- Excellence
What is the significance of inclusive education in relation to Paralympic sports?
- It ensures equal access to education for athletes with disabilities.
- It promotes understanding and respect for diversity.
- It provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to develop their skills and talents.
- All of the above.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a swimming pool?
- Wheelchair basketball
- Boccia
- Swimming
- Goalball
What is the name of the classification system used in Paralympic sports?
- Functional Classification System
- Medical Classification System
- Disability Classification System
- Impairment Classification System
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a wheelchair to play basketball?
- Wheelchair rugby
- Wheelchair tennis
- Wheelchair basketball
- Sitting volleyball
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in track and field events?
- Paralympic athletics
- Paralympic swimming
- Paralympic cycling
- Paralympic archery
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a racquet?
- Wheelchair tennis
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal?
- Goalball
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair rugby
- Powerlifting
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a cue stick?
- Snooker
- Pool
- Billiards
- Wheelchair curling
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a net?
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair basketball
- Goalball
- Powerlifting
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a bicycle?
- Wheelchair cycling
- Handcycling
- Paracycling
- Triathlon
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a racket?
- Wheelchair tennis
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a bow and arrow?
- Archery
- Shooting
- Javelin throw
- Discus throw
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal?
- Goalball
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair rugby
- Powerlifting