2020 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/2020-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 official name?Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
2. What is the postponement rationale?Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
3. Why were the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in 2021?They were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep everyone safe.
4. What new sports were added to the 2020 Paralympics?Badminton and taekwondo were added, replacing football 7-a-side and sailing.

Parasports: Sports specifically designed for individuals with physical, sensory, or intellectual impairments, emphasizing competitive adaptation and inclusivity.
International Paralympic Committee (IPC): The governing body responsible for the organization and administration of the Paralympic Games and its affiliated international federations.
State of Emergency: A declaration by a government that allows it to take special measures to deal with a crisis, such as restricting public gatherings during a pandemic.
Medal Table: A ranking of countries based on the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals won at a sporting event.