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These Games for athletes with disabilities trace their origins to a 1948 event for injured veterans.

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The Paralympic Games are an international multisport competition for eligible athletes with disabilities. Source: Paralympic Games ↗

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    Figure skating at the Olympics

    Figure skating has been part of the Winter Games since 1924 and briefly appeared at earlier Summer Games.

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  2. 01These ancient athletic festivals were held at Olympia in honour of Zeus for over a thousand years.RECALL
    Ancient Olympic Games

    The Ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia in honor of Zeus for over a thousand years.

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  3. 02Revived in Athens in 1896, these international Games now alternate summer and winter editions.IDENTIFY
    The Modern Olympics

    The modern Olympic Games were revived in Athens in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin.

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