2004 Paralympics - Athens Sep. 17 - 28

[BOREALIS]

Paralympic Firsts


For the first time there will be such a broad representation of countries at the Paralympic Games. 140 countries are expected to participate.

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For the first time, the Olympic and Paralympic summer Games are organised by a single Organising Committee after the signing of the IOC – IPC Cooperation Agreement.

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It is the first time women will compete in Judo in the Paralympic Games.

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For the first time Football 5-a-side will be contested at the Paralympic Games.

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Οver 300 hours of live broadcasts will be available for the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games, the widest live television coverage ever in Paralympic Games history.

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It is the first time that women teams will compete in Volleyball (Sitting).

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It is the first time in the history of Paralympic Games that Paralympic athletes will not have to pay for their participation.

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Handcycling will take place for the first time at the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games.

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