Paralympic

American

[par-uh-lim-pik] / ˌpær əˈlɪm pɪk /

Sometimes Para

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympic Games.

Paralympic British

/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympics

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Example Sentences

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It’s part of a broader plan to enhance the region’s transit infrastructure in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Under his leadership, the palace, which was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century, hosted competitions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

From Barron's

“With the resurgence of our Downtown and as we prepare to host Olympic and Paralympic events right across the street, I look forward to working with the new ownership to transform this plaza into something that spurs further investment — and that Angelenos can be proud of.”

From Los Angeles Times

With Bass and Raman considered the front-runners of the mayoral race, their disapproval of Wasserman means he could lead the Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside a mayor who doesn’t want him in that role.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ayling-Ellis also made history when she became the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV as one of Channel 4's hosts for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

From BBC

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