1988 Summer Paralympics facts for kids
The 1988 Summer Paralympics were a big sports event. They took place in Seoul, South Korea. Many amazing athletes competed there.
About 3,057 athletes came from 61 different countries. These athletes had various disabilities. They included people with spinal injuries, those who had lost a limb (amputees), people who were blind, and those with cerebral palsy. Other athletes with different disabilities also took part.
Images for kids
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Australian flag bearer Paul Croft at the Opening Ceremony.
See also
In Spanish: Juegos Paralímpicos de Seúl 1988 para niños
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