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Paralympic Sports Classification
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B Classifications
This classification code is for athletes with visual impairments in any sport. The classes range from B1 to B3, with B1 indicating no sight at all and B3 indicating some level of visual acuity.
BC Classifications
This classification applies to boccia and stands for 'Boccia Class.' It evaluates athletes based on hand function, arm function, and if they require an assistant to play.
R Classifications
This classification is applied in wheelchair rugby. It divides athletes into seven classes based on their functional capabilities, with a focus on arm and trunk function.
T/F Classifications
This classification code is designated for track (T) and field (F) athletes with physical impairments. It categorizes athletes based on how their impairment affects their ability to run, jump, and throw.
LTA, TA, AS Classifications
These rowing classifications include 'Legs, Trunk and Arms' for LTA, 'Trunk and Arms' for TA, and 'Arms and Shoulders' for AS. They classify the athletes by their functional use of these body parts in rowing.
S Classifications
This classification is for swimming and includes athletes with physical, intellectual, and vision impairments. The lower the number, the more severe the degree of impairment.
C Classifications
This classification is used in cycling, both for track and road events. It includes athletes with a range of physical and visual impairments. Cyclists are placed in categories from C1 to C5 based on their functional abilities.
PT Classifications
This classification code refers to 'Para-Triathlon' classes which include athletes with physical impairments. Categories are based on mobility, strength, and activities such as cycling, running, and swimming.
H Classifications
This classification is used in boccia for athletes with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that affect motor skills. It includes four classes, depending on the severity and type of impairment.
V Classifications
This classification is for volleyball and includes sitting volleyball. It is used for athletes with physical impairments, where the classification ensures a fair competition by evaluating the athletes’ sitting balance and functional reach.
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