Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the word used for those who do olympics events with physical disabilities is called “para” olympics. Also those olympics start up right after the summer olympics in the same city that had hosted the summer olympics, this year in Bejing. Thanks for getting back to me in response. :)
You are correct.
There is only one Paralympics, just like the Olympics. I’m too old for that any more!;^)
There are hundreds, if not thousands of other sporting events for the disabled, in almost every sport you can imagine
The Special Olympics are designed specifically for mentally challenged athletes. It would be unfair for physically disabled athletes to compete against mentally disabled athletes. That’s why there’s a difference.