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Question
Work in pairs. Discuss the difference between Olympics, Special Olympics, and Paralympics.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Olympics | Paralympics | Special Olympics |
| International sporting competition for elite athletes from around the world. | International elite sporting competition for athletes with disabilities. | Provides sports training and competitions mainly for people with intellectual disabilities. |
| Athletes compete in various Olympic sports. | Athletes compete in adapted Para sports according to their eligible impairment and sport classification. | Athletes of different ability levels participate and are grouped for fair competition. |
| Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). | Governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). | Organised by Special Olympics International. |
| Olympic and Paralympic Games are held in the same host city, with the Paralympics following the Olympics. | The Paralympics are held shortly after the corresponding Olympics. | Special Olympics provides year-round sports programmes and competitions. |
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