Classification

The 10 eligible impairments the International Paralympic Committee included in Para-sport: 

• Vision Impairment 
• Intellectual impairment 
• Physical impairment 
  • Co-ordination impairments (3) (hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis) 
  • Limb Loss or Deficiency 
  • Leg Length difference 
  • Short stature 
  • Restricted joint movement /Impaired Passive Range of Movement 
  • Muscle weakness/Impaired Muscle Power 

Not all impairments are eligible in each Para-sport.

For more information about which impairments are eligible in each Para-sport refer to the fact sheets on the Classification Education & resources page. 

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