Athletics was a sport in the original Paralympic Games, and has been so ever since. The athletes' dedication to the sport combined with technological advances made once unimaginable feats a reality. All athletes are eligible to participate in this sport. Some may use wheelchairs or prostheses. Visually impaired athletes compete with a sighted companion.
Athletes compete according to their classification in the events.
Events such as jumping, marathon, pentathlon, throwing, and track are continually being modified to include as many athletes as possible. Goalball is a sport played by visually impaired athletes. The team consists of three players who are on the court at one time. The object of this game is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. Inside the ball is a bell whose purpose is to indicate from what direction the ball is coming.