2004 Summer Paralympics facts for kids
The 2004 Summer Paralympics were a big sports event held in Athens, Greece. These were the twelfth Paralympic Games ever. About 4,000 athletes from all over the world came to compete. Athletes with certain learning disabilities did not take part in these games. This was because it was hard to fairly classify their conditions for the different sports.
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What Were the 2004 Athens Paralympics?
The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event. They involve athletes with a range of disabilities. The 2004 Summer Paralympics were a special time for these athletes to show their amazing skills. They competed in many different sports.
Where Did the Games Take Place?
The 2004 Summer Paralympics were held in Athens, the capital city of Greece. Athens is a city with a long history of sports. It also hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The city welcomed athletes and visitors from many countries.
Who Competed in the Games?
Around 4,000 athletes from different nations competed in the 2004 Paralympics. These athletes had various physical disabilities. They trained very hard to reach this top level of competition. They showed incredible strength, speed, and determination.
Images for kids
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The Swedish men's goalball team at the 2004 Paralympic Games; the team won a silver medal
See also
- In Spanish: Juegos Paralímpicos de Atenas 2004 para niños
