Sport and disability - 1

The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 billion people in the world live with disabilities of various types, and the number is rising due to the increase of chronic ________ (ill), injuries, car crashes, falls, violence and other causes such as ageing.
The increase in disability, particularly in ________ (develop) countries, has the potential to place further obligations on governments and health care systems.
Women in emerging countries experience additional barriers to sport participation, which are linked to the male domination, class, culture, body image and dress in addition to religious, traditional and cultural ________ (believe) regarding the role of women.
Being fit can be challenging for a person with a disability because of ________ (access) fitness facilities.
For any sport whether competitive or amateur, it is important that ________ (train) and instructors can provide guidance or help in choosing the best exercises or adaptations to meet different needs and abilities.

________ took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960 featuring 400 athletes from 23 countries.
________ an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.
________ the most prestigious and popular sports competitions for athletes with physical, mental and sensorial disabilities.
________ from the Greek preposition "para" (beside or alongside) and the word "Olympic".
________ the man who founded the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Movement.