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The 'Life in the United Kingdom' handbook details the development of both the Olympic and Paralympic movements. Based on the official information provided, which of the following statements regarding the timeline and location of these events is correct?

  1. The first competition for wheelchair athletes was held in the UK in 1948, and the first international Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960.Answer
  2. B
    The first international Paralympic Games were hosted in London in 1948 to coincide with the Olympic Games.
  3. C
    Dr Ludwig Guttmann established the international Paralympic Games in London during the 1908 Olympics.
  4. D
    The Stoke Mandeville Games and the first international Paralympic Games were both held in London during the 2012 Games.

Answer

The first competition for wheelchair athletes was held in the UK in 1948, and the first international Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960.
The correct statement accurately reflects the two key dates mentioned in the handbook: 1948 for the first competition for wheelchair athletes (Stoke Mandeville Games) and 1960 for the first international Paralympic Games in Rome.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the origins of the Paralympic movement in the UK.
The movement started with the Stoke Mandeville Games, organized by Dr Ludwig Guttmann for spinal injury patients in 1948.
This establishes the starting point and specific year of the local UK movement.
2
Determine the date and location of the first international Paralympic Games.
The first international event was held in Rome in 1960.
This distinguishes the initial local competition from the global expansion of the movement.
3
Synthesize the timeline to verify the correct sequence of events.
The correct sequence is 1948 (UK wheelchair competition) followed by 1960 (Rome international games).
Ensures the timeline matches the official handbook's specific historical data.

Key Concept

History and Origins of the Paralympic Games
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Olympic and Paralympic Games

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