The Paralympic Games is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. These were held for the first time in 1960 in Rome. They are held following the respective summer and winter Olympic games. All Paralympic games are governed by the international Paralympic Committee. The Paralympic athletes compete in six different disability groups Amputee, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disability and 'Les autres' i.e. Dwarfism.
Beyond the athletic competition, the Paralympics serve as a catalyst for social change, advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.