paralimpiki

How to say it

Meaning

The international games for athletes with physical disabilities, held after the Olympic Games in the same city. It is also used for the sports and athletes of these games.

Good to know

Mostly in michezo ya Paralimpiki, the Paralympic Games, often capitalized. The Olympics are Olimpiki.

Examples

• Tanzania itapeleka wanariadha watatu kwenye michezo ya Paralimpiki.Tanzania will send three athletes to the Paralympic Games.
• Mwanariadha wa paralimpiki alishinda medali ya dhahabu.The Paralympic athlete won a gold medal.
• Michezo ya Paralimpiki hufanyika baada ya Olimpiki.The Paralympic Games take place after the Olympics.