Question 1: Today we’re in Paris for the start of the Paralympic Games. Which sport will be played at the Eiffel Tower Stadium?
- Blind football
- Wheelchair rugby
- Para athletics
Correct Answer: Blind football
Fact: The Eiffel Tower Stadium, a temporary venue in the shadow of its famous namesake, is set to host the blind football tournament, from August 30. The tournament is played with an audible ball and has been part of the Paralympics since Athens 2004.
Question 2: Which city hosted the first Paralympic Games?
- Rome
- Madrid
- London
Correct Answer: Rome
Fact: The idea for the Paralympics dates back to 1948 when a neurologist was trying to help his patients speed up their rehabilitation. He organized the first competition for wheelchair athletes in London, during that year’s Olympic Games. These games evolved into the Paralympic Games, which first took place in Rome in 1960, six days after the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Question 3: Which country has won the most Paralympic medals?
- United States
- Great Britain
- Germany
Correct Answer: United States
Fact: The United States has competed at every Paralympics since the first event in 1960. With a total of 2,283 medals, including 808 gold, the US is the country that has won the most Summer Paralympic Games medals of all time.