Rome,+Italy

Rome, Italy- Paralympics The first Olympic-style games for athletes with disabilities- now called the paralympic. The paralympics are similare to regular Olympics, but only people that are disabled are aloud to participate in these Olympics. The first summer paralympics were held in Rome, Italy, 1960. Right after World War II, the Paralympics were to keep soilders that were disabled, active and healthy. The paralympics include basketball, tennis,vollyball, fencing, and other sports that are also in the origonal Olympics. By; Copley

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