noun
para-athlete; parasports athlete
Refers to an athlete who competes in parasports, i.e., sports for people with disabilities.
彼はパラアスリートとして世界大会に出場した。
He competed in the world championships as a para-athlete.
パラアスリートの活躍がメディアで取り上げられることが増えた。
The achievements of para-athletes are increasingly covered by the media.