The word "Paralympic" derives from the Greek preposition "para" (beside or alongside) and the word "Olympic". Its 👍 meaning is that Paralympics are the parallel Games to the Olympics and illustrates how the two movements exist side-by-side.
A Para athlete is an athlete 👍 that has a disability or impairment that makes them eligible to compete in Para sport. The ultimate goal for many 👍 Para athletes is to represent their country at a Paralympic Games.