BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is hosting their second annual Peachtree Paragames event on June 25 and 26. The Paragames is a multi-sport event that provides the continuation of competition for the developmental to elite Paralympic athlete. The competition will include archery, track and field and swimming events and take place in the heart of Atlanta.
“After an extremely successful first event, we are thrilled to host a second BlazeSports America Peachtree Paragames,” states Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports. “The Paragames’ goal is to provide a competitive outlet for our athletes, while also providing an opportunity for potential new athletes to see first-hand the impact of adaptive sports. We are excited to continue this event in its second year and look forward to expanding Blaze’s impact in the community.”
This multisport event was created as a tribute to the first Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Olympics. Its purpose is to not only showcase and celebrate Paralympians but also to educate and encourage both youth and veteran athletes of all skill levels to join the BlazeSports America family.
The Peachtree Paragames will kick off with archery and track on Saturday, June 25 and will continue with field events and the Toddler Games that afternoon. On Sunday, June 26, the swimming competitions will be held. Both days will include free clinics that focus on a variety of adaptive sports such as rowing, sitting volleyball, wheelchair tennis, and pickleball for all participants and those new to the world of adaptive sports. There will also be the BlazeTots Play Day held on Saturday, June 25, for children ages two through five.
For more information or to register for the Peachtree Paragames please visit https://blazesports.org/paragames/.