Paralympics
plural noun
Para·lym·pics
ˌper-ə-ˈlim-piks 
ˌpa-rə-
: a series of international contests for athletes with disabilities that are associated with and held following the summer and winter Olympic Games
called also Paralympic Games
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The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympic Games reveal many of the venues for the 2028 Paralympics, with Los Angeles, Long Beach and Carson hosting events.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Then, in 2028, Los Angeles is set to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, drawing in an even bigger international fanbase.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 5 June 2025
Southern California water agencies settle a long-running legal battle, ending the dispute after 15 years of litigation.
Coliseum, Crypto.com Arena and Long Beach waterfront are among the 2028 Paralympics venues.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The state budget proposal, which is still subject to change, did make a significant revision from January by pulling $17.6 million from the state’s highway fund toward Olympics and Paralympics planning.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Then, in 2028, Los Angeles is set to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, drawing in an even bigger international fanbase.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 5 June 2025
Southern California water agencies settle a long-running legal battle, ending the dispute after 15 years of litigation.
Coliseum, Crypto.com Arena and Long Beach waterfront are among the 2028 Paralympics venues.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The state budget proposal, which is still subject to change, did make a significant revision from January by pulling $17.6 million from the state’s highway fund toward Olympics and Paralympics planning.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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“Paralympics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paralympics. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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