Paralympics: why athletes with intellectual disabilities are so underrepresented

Paralympics why athletes with intellectual disabilities are so underrepresented

The approximately 4,400 disabled athletes are preparing to participate in the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games, which are being held in Paris until September 8. Among them, those with mental disabilities represent only 5% of the athletes present at the Games. Despite the efforts of the various bodies, this is a figure that is struggling to increase.

rf-2-sports