ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is hosting its fourth annual Peachtree Paragames event on June 14 and 15. The Peachtree Paragames, presented by Wheels, is a multi-sport event that provides the continuation of competition for the developmental to elite Paralympic athlete. The competition will include archery, track and field, swimming and free sports clinics offered throughout the weekend and will take place in the heart of Atlanta.
“We are proud to host the fourth annual Peachtree Paragames this year,” states Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports. “We are lucky to have an incredible presenting sponsor in Wheels, who believes, like we do at Blaze, that it is important to provide our adaptive athletes with more competitive opportunities and allow for them to embrace their competitive spirit. The Paragames allows for us to introduce new athletes to adaptive sports, and we are looking forward to welcoming those new families into the BlazeSports community.”
This multi-sport, multi-day competition, created as a tribute to the first Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Olympics, aims to showcase Paralympians and their talents, while also educating and encouraging youth, adult and veteran athletes of all skill levels to join the BlazeSports America family.
The event, which takes place at Woodward Academy, will begin Friday, June 14th at 5:00 with swimming. The competition will continue Saturday, June 15th at 7:15 a.m. with track and continue with archery and field competitions until 5:00 p.m. In addition to the competitions, BlazeSports will be hosting free clinics focusing on cornhole and air riflery, with a BlazeTOTS Play clinic that highlights Blaze’s offerings for toddler programs. These clinics are created to introduce new athletes to the world of adaptive sports.
For more information or to register for the Peachtree Paragames please visit https://blazesports.org/paragames/.
About BlazeSports America
BlazeSports America is the direct legacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games serving children, youth, and Veterans with disabilities through programs, training and education initiatives. Based in Atlanta and a two-time winner of the US Olympic Committee’s Rings of Gold for impactful programs, BlazeSports is a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Multi-Sport Organizational Council, and the USA Member Organization of the Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CPISRA). BlazeSports America will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2021. For more information visit www.blazesports.org and follow us on Facebook/Twitter @blazesports, Instagram: @blazesportsamerica.
