2008 Summer Paralympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2008-summer-paralympics

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event duration?September 6-17, 2008
2. What is the number of participating nations?146 countries
3. How many records were broken at the 2008 Paralympics?Athletes set 339 Paralympic records and 279 world records during the Games.
4. Where were the equestrian and sailing events held?The equestrian competitions were in Hong Kong, and the sailing events took place in Qingdao.

International Paralympic Committee (IPC): The global governing body responsible for organizing and managing the Paralympic Games.
Para-sports: Sports adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, forming the core of the Paralympic Games.
Global Solidarity: A feeling of unity and mutual support among people worldwide, often fostered by major international events.