The purpose of the classification system is to evaluate athletes by disability and then by their functional ability. Paralympic team members are chosen by the same committees and through the same level of competition as Olympic team members. Across some sports Paralympic records are comparable with Olympic records. Sailing and rugby will be full medal sports for the first time at the 2000 Paralympic Games. The Winter Games include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge racing, and ice sledge hockey.
Paralympic logo depicts a rabbit displaying the fun and friendship of the games.
The Sydney 2000 Paralympic logo depicts a dynamic human form, leaping triumphantly forward towards a new era - the Paralympic Games in 2000. It embodies the vitality of Sydney. A Guide to International Exchange, Community Services, and Travel for Persons with Disabilities. Your local Better Business Bureau can help you find travel agents who specialize in helping travelers with disabilities. Updated April 26, 1999.