[Music] if your excitement for Paris 2024 is at an all-time high you're in the right place let's break down Paralympics categories together the Paralympics celebrate incredible athletes overcoming extraordinary challenges but how are these athletes grouped to ensure Fair competition first up we have the categories based on the type of disability this includes physical Visual and intellectual impairments each category is further divided to ensure athletes compete against others with similar abilities think of it as a sport specific adjustment it's like leveling the playing field ensuring everyone has a fair shot at gold for example in track events athletes are classified by their mobility and function in swimming it's all about the swimmer's strokes and endurance this detailed system allows for thrilling nail biting competitions so gear up for Paris 2024 and get ready to cheer on these phenomenal athletes