Para athletics rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 14 October 2026
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- What is para athletics?
- What do T and F numbers mean in para athletics?
- Can different classes race together in para athletics?
- What happens if a para athlete misses the call room?
- How do blind runners race with a guide?
- Do blind runners get two lanes?
- What are the rules for wheelchair racing?
- What is frame running?
- Can para athletes run with prosthetic legs?
- How do seated throws work in para athletics?
- How do blind athletes do the long jump?
- What equipment is checked before a para athletics event?
- What do yellow and red cards mean in para athletics?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| R with rule number, for example R 7.9; Reg for Part B regulations | World Para Athletics, Rules and Regulations, September 2026 |
| Class page | World Para Athletics classification page, paralympic.org |
| R (in "Why the rule exists") | A point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 14 October 2026.