The aim was to the disabled and able-bodied athletes compete under common organizing structures. Their competitions are usually held at the same venues, so the disabled athletes benefit from the same spectators, coaches and volunteers. The aim was to the disabled and able-bodied athletes compete under common organizing structures. The German triathlon union (DTU) and the International Triathlon Union, for example, now put great emphasis on cooperation between Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Their competitions are usually held at the same venues, so the disabled athletes benefit from the same spectators, coaches and volunteers.

Source: Daily News Egypt September 13, 2016 01:52 UTC