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.

This year's event also coincides with BlazeSports America's 30th anniversary, marking three decades of creating opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities through sport, recreation, and community programming.

The Peachtree Paragames will include:

• Free sport clinics and tournaments hosted by Olympians and Paralympians, showcasing adaptive track and field, archery, and weightlifting.
• The annual Toddler Games for children ages 2-5, featuring a variety of activities including the foam javelin throw, long jump, and a 60-meter dash.

In celebration of Olympic & Paralympic Day, the event will include appearances from members of the U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association Georgia Chapter, including Paralympians Al Mead, Jarryd Wallace, and Lee Ford-Faherty. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet elite athletes, hear their stories, and participate in unique activities designed to inspire the next generation of athletes.

"Every year, the Peachtree Paragames provides athletes of all levels the opportunity to experience the joy of competition, connection, and achievement through sport," said Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports. "As we celebrate Olympic & Paralympic Day and BlazeSports' 30th anniversary, we are reminded that sport has the power to unite communities, inspire future generations, and create opportunities for individuals of all abilities to thrive both on and off the field of play. As the legacy organization of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, BlazeSports is proud to continue building pathways for athletes of all abilities to discover their potential and pursue their dreams through sport."

Event Schedule:

• Friday, June 12^th:
  • Adaptive Archery at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
• Saturday, June 13^th:
  • Adaptive Track and Field at 8:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

BlazeSports offers 15 weekly programs for youth, adult, and veteran athletes with physical disabilities, creating opportunities to compete, connect, and thrive through sport.

For more information about the Peachtree Paragames, please visit here. To register as an athlete, please visit here. To register for one of the free clinics, please visit here.