May 8, 2026 · British journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-111086

Incidence of injury and illness at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: post-pandemic trends and sport-specific risks

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The authors aimed to describe the epidemiology of injuries and illnesses during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. They found that taekwondo and football 5-a-side had significantly higher injury incidences, while triathlon showed the highest illness incidence, particularly among female athletes. Overall, the study highlights sport-specific risks and post-pandemic trends in athlete health during the event.

Wayne Derman, Phoebe Runciman, Maaike Eken, Pieter-Henk Boer, Cheri Blauwet, Emmanouil Bogdos, Sarah Farhoud, Guzel Idrisova, Jan Lexell, Fariba Mohammadi, Marcelo Patricio, Raul Smith, Martin Schwellnus, Nick Webborn, Philippe Levan

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