sentence: Olympic athletes receive much more financial support than Paralympic athletes.
sentences_before: The Paralympics have grown from a small gathering of British World War II veterans in 1948 to become one of the largest international sport events by the early 21st century. Paralympians work for equal treatment with able-bodied Olympic athletes.
sentences_after: Some Paralympians who have also participated in the Olympic Games.
concept_name: olympic athlete
headings: Paralympic Games