September 5, 1960 ROME: PARALYMPIC GAMES I#historyfacts #shortvideo

on September 5th 1960 the first Paro Olympic Games opened in Rome Italy an event that would change the history of sport with over 400 athletes from 23 countries taking part the first par Olympic Games provided an international platform for athletes with disabilities this event was the result of years of work by Dr lwig Gutman a Pioneer in the rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities through sport athletes demonstrated that physical limitations are no barriers to sporting performance competing in a wide variety of disciplines the spirit of overcoming and determination def find these first par Olympic Games inspiring future generations of athletes since 1960 the paralympic games have grown to become one of the world's most important sporting events promoting inclusion and equality through sport