what are the paralympic games? (what was?)

The Paralympic Games are what? (What Was?). As the 1948 Summer Olympic Games' Opening Ceremony began in London, a comparable sporting event was happening just a few miles away. However, the participants at Stoke Mandeville were not typical athletes; they were World War II veterans who had been paralyzed. The success of the games at Stoke Mandeville served as the foundation for the evolution of the Paralympic Games. Today, athletes from across the globe compete for gold medals in various disciplines, including ice hockey, speed skating, swimming, basketball, and archery. In her work, author Gail Herman emphasizes their accomplishments, details the rigorous mental and physical training these athletes undergo for the competition, and provides readers with a deeper insight into why the Paralympic Games have become one of the most-watched sporting events globally.