Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes with physical impairments, which includes mobility impairments, amputations, blindness and cerebral palsy. It has its roots in the 1960s and derives its name from the Greek "para" (meaning "alongside") and the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games bring together thousands of elite athletes from all over the world. They compete in a wide variety of sports, such as wheelchair racing, powerlifting, and boccia. The events are made up of individual and team contests. The Paralympic Games are closely related to the Olympic Games, and there are many common rules and regulations, such as the use of accredited coaches, good sportsmanship, anti-doping, and classification of athletes. In addition, the Paralympic Games feature prominent athletes that capture the attention and imagination of people around the world. The Paralympic Games has grown in size and popularity since its inception. From its beginnings as a small event in 1960, the Paralympic Games has grown to one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and it is current broadcast in more than 120 countries. The message of the Paralympic Games is to celebrate the power of human potential, and to challenge stereotypes about physical impairments and disabilities. It is a competition of courage, determination, and perseverance – and it is an opportunity to empower those with physical impairments to rise to the height of their potential.