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Paralympics: Explaining the sport classifications for Indian para-athletes at Paris 2024

The Paralympic classification evaluates the extent of the impact of a para-athlete's impairment(s) in movements and functions that are essential to their sport. Based on the degree and nature of their eligible impairments, a sport-specific classification is assigned to the para-athletes. Each sport has its unique classification system. Here's a breakdown of the classifications in the 12 disciplines Indian athletes will compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.