Paralympics Quiz: Para-sports General Knowledge Questions

Paralympics Quiz: Celebrate the spirit of the Paralympics with our quiz. From historical milestones to the latest achievements, this quiz will challenge your understanding of para-sports and the heroes who inspire us all. Let’s see how much you know!

As we eagerly await the start of the 2024 Paralympic Games, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into the world of para-sports and the remarkable athletes who redefine the boundaries of human capability. The 2024 Paralympics, held in Paris from August 28 to September 8, a spectacular celebration of courage, determination, and unparalleled athleticism.

The 2024 Paralympics, held from August 28 to September 8, in Paris, and was an incredible showcase of courage, determination, and unmatched athleticism.

This quiz will test your understanding of the Paralympics, from its beginnings and growth to the amazing feats accomplished by competitors in a variety of sports. As we get closer to the big event, get ready to take a test on your knowledge of the Paralympic movement’s history, turning points, and champions.

Paralympics Quiz: General Knowledge & Awareness For Students

01. What are the Paralympics?

1. Olympics for people who didn’t qualify for them
2. Olympics for pets
3. Olympics for people with disabilities
4. Olympics for the blind only

02. What are 3 sports played in the Summer Paralympics?

1. Basketball, Shopping, and skiing
2. Wheelchair rugby, shooting, and boccia
3. Amputee, cerebral palsy, vision impaired
4. Swimming, backstroke, ice skating

03. What does “Les Autres” mean in French?

1. Nothing
2. Eat my dust! I’m going to beat you in this race!
3. All of us
4. The others

04. What are four of the categories in the Paralympics?

1. Amputee, Les Autres, cerebral palsy, and vision impaired
2. There are no categories because there is no such thing as the Paralympics
3. Les Autres, amputee, cancer, and head injuries
4. Amputee, cerebral palsy, Les Autres, and stomach problems

05. When did the official Paralympic games start?

1. 1952
2. 1980
3. 1960
4. 1964

06. Who are 7 amazing Paralympic athletes?

1. Tommy Pickles, Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Oprah
2. Chantal Benoit, Thomas Kennedy, Norma Koplick, Tim Matthews, Denise Beckwith, Pete, and Don Elgin
3. Tom Kennedy, Bronwyn Campbell, Tim Matthews, Norma Koplick, Denise Beckwith, Pete, Chantal Benoit, and Chantal Benoit
4. Don Elgin, Thomas Kennedy, Tim Matthews, Denise Beckwith, Pete, and Norma Koplick

07. Where were 5 of the Paralympics held?

1. Atlanta, Indonesia, Utah, Antarctica, and Rome
2. Poland, Iran, Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands
3. Atlanta, the Netherlands, Australia, Spain, and Israel
4. Canada, Argentina, Scotland, Sweden, and Russia

08. When was sailing introduced as a full medal sport?

1. Sailing is not a Paralympic sport
2. 1996
3. 1943
4. 2000

09. In wheelchair rugby, there are classifications to how well you play. 3.5 is the best able and 0.5 is the least able. Up to how many points (1.5 athlete + 2.0 athlete = 3.5 points) can there be on the court?

1. 8
2. 5
3. 10
4. there is no limit

10. What are the Paralympics?

1. 1960 Rome, Italy
2. 1968 Tel Aviv, Israel
3. 1964 Tokyo, Japan
4. 2000 Sydney, Australia

11. Which city hosted the Paralympics in 2008?

1. Sydney, Australia
2. Athens, Greece
3. Beijing, China
4. Montreal, Canada

12. How many gold medals did Paralympic champion Tanni-Grey Thompson win during her career?

1. 5
2. 7
3. 11
4. 14

13. Who is the Paralympian in the picture at the top of this quiz?

1. Oscar Pistorius
2. David Weir
3. Dave Roberts

14. Joanne Round was the youngest-ever Paralympian when she was just 12 in the Seoul Paralympics in 1998. What sport did she do?

1. Basketball
2. Swimming
3. Athletics
4. Volleyball

15. The London 2012 Paralympic Games will begin on:

1. 27 July 2012
2. 27 August 2012
3. 29 August 2012
4. 22 August 2012

16. What is the official mascot of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games?

1. Someity
2. Miraitowa
3. Vinny
4. Sunny

17. When were the first Paralympic Games held?

1. 1948
2. 1952
3. 1960
4. 1964

18. Where were the first Paralympic Games held?

1. Rome, Italy
2. London, England
3. Tokyo, Japan
4. Melbourne, Australia

19. What is the symbol of the Paralympic Games?

1. The Olympic Rings
2. A flame
3. Three stylized figures
4. Three Crescents

20. Which Paralympic athlete holds the record for the most gold medals in swimming?

1. Michael Phelps
2. Trischa Zorn
3. Missy Franklin
4. Michael McKillop

21. What is the term used to describe athletes who compete in the Paralympic Games?

1. Paralympians
2. Olympians
3. Athletes with Disabilities
4. Special Athletes

22. Who was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games?

1. Mariyappan Thangavelu
2. Devendra Jhajharia
3. Murlikant Petkar
4. Bhavani Devi

23. Which country has won the most medals at the Paralympic Games?

1. United States
2. China
3. Great Britain
4. Australia

24. What is the motto of the Paralympic Games?

1. “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger)
2. “Spirit of Equality”
3. “United for Equality”
4. “Spirit in Motion”

25. Which Paralympic Games were the first to be held in Asia?

1. Beijing 2008
2. Tokyo 1964
3. Seoul 1988
4. Pyeongchang 2018