Annual Event Celebrates Olympic & Paralympic Day with Adaptive Sports Competitions and Appearances from Elite Athletes
ATLANTA, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, will celebrate Olympic & Paralympic Day at its sixth annual Peachtree Paragames on June 12-13. The multi-day adaptive sports competition brings together youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities for free clinics, tournaments, and community events designed to inspire athletes of all abilities.
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