30 things you didn't know about the Paralympics
The Paris Paralympic Games start on August 28
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Is it possible to shoot a bow and arrow without using your hands? And how about playing basketball in a wheelchair? The answer is yes, and the Paralympic Games are here to show you. Between August 28 and September 8, about 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 184 nations will compete in 22 sports and 549 events in Paris. To excel in their sport, Paralympians have figured out some impressive techniques to work with their disabilities and go for the gold.
Curious? Click on for 30 facts you absolutely need to know about the Paralympic Games.