para-athletics

See also: paraathletics and para athletics

English

Alternative forms

• parathletics, paraathletics, para athletics

Etymology

From para- +‎ athletics.

Noun

para-athletics (uncountable)

1. (disability, sports) The disability-adapted form of athletics (“track and field”).

   Synonyms: para track and field, disability track and field, disabled track and field, paralympic track and field, paralympic athletics, disability athletics, disabled athletics

2. (disability, sports) Disability-adapted form of sport (“athletics”)

   Synonyms: parasport, paralympic sport, disabled sport, disability sport, parasports, paralympic sports, disabled sports, disability sports

Related terms

• para-athlete