BlazeSports America Hosts 3rd Annual Peachtree Paragames

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BlazeSports America , a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is hosting its third annual Peachtree Paragames event on June 16 and 17.

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  • BlazeSports America , a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is hosting its third annual Peachtree Paragames event on June 16 and 17.
  • The Paragames is a multi-sport event that provides the continuation of competition for the developmental to elite Paralympic athlete.
  • “We are thrilled to host our third annual Peachtree Paragames,” states Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports.
  • “Our goal at BlazeSports is to provide a competitive opportunity for adaptive athletes of all levels and to introduce more opportunities for these incredible athletes and the Paragames does just that.


BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is hosting its third annual Peachtree Paragames event on June 16 and 17. The Paragames is a multi-sport event that provides the continuation of competition for the developmental to elite Paralympic athlete. The competition will include archery, track and field and swimming events and take place in the heart of Atlanta.

“We are thrilled to host our third annual Peachtree Paragames,” states Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports. “Our goal at BlazeSports is to provide a competitive opportunity for adaptive athletes of all levels and to introduce more opportunities for these incredible athletes and the Paragames does just that. We are excited to continue this event in its third year and look forward to expanding Blaze’s impact in the adaptive sport community.”

This multi-sport event was created as a tribute to the first Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Olympics. Its purpose is to not only showcase and celebrate Paralympians but also to educate and encourage both youth and veteran athletes of all skill levels to join the BlazeSports America family.

The event, which takes place at The Westminster Schools, will include free clinics that focus on a variety of adaptive sports such as rowing, pickleball and e-sports for all participants and those new to the world of adaptive sports.

For more information or to register for the Peachtree Paragames please visit https://blazesports.org/paragames/.

About BlazeSports America

BlazeSports America is the direct legacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games serving children, youth, and Veterans with disabilities through programs, training and education initiatives. Based in Atlanta and a two-time winner of the US Olympic Committee’s Rings of Gold for impactful programs, BlazeSports is a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Multi-Sport Organizational Council, and the USA Member Organization of the Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CPISRA). BlazeSports America will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2021. For more information visit www.blazesports.org and follow us on Facebook/Twitter @blazesports, Instagram: @blazesportsamerica.

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