Paralympic Power

A celebration of the Paralympic Games for young readers A celebration of the Paralympic Games! The profile of the Paralympics is on the rise and the 2020 Games in Tokyo are set to be the biggest yet, with over 4,400 athletes taking part in 537 medal events, from 5-a-side football to powerlifting and from badminton to boccia. Paralympic Power gives all the essential background information on the Paralympics, from how they originated to how the different events are categorised and staged. Interviews with Paralympians both past and present reveal the personalities behind the Games. Perfect reading for children aged 8 and up. Contents: Paralympic power! Paralympic classification Archery Shooting Athletics Triathlon Rowing Cycling Football 5-a-side Goalball Judo Taekwando Sitting volleyball Wheelchair basketball Swimming Wheelchair tennis Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair rugby Snowboard Ice sports Superstars extra Glossary and Find out more Index