The first winter games in Paralympics history played in Sweden happened in the year ________.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1976.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 1976. These Games marked the inaugural edition of the Winter Paralympics, following the establishment of the Paralympic movement to provide athletes with disabilities an international platform to compete.
The event featured sports such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ice sledge racing, and set the foundation for the Winter Paralympic Games that continue today, promoting inclusivity, sportsmanship, and global recognition for differently-abled athletes.