Paralympiad

noun3

1. •
   An occurrence of the Paralympic Games.

   • In 1976, following the regular Olympics, Montreal will host the Paralympics. There, for the 5th Paralympiad, the nations of six continents will assemble for competition, including basketball. — 1976
2. •
   Usually preceded by a descriptive word: a competition or series of competitions for disabled participants involving sports or other activities.
3. •
   (rare) A period of four years between occurrences of the Paralympic Games.

   • The Games of the VI Paralympiad attracted over a million spectators. — 2006