BlazeSports America Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Annual Peachtree Paragames

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Peachtree Paragames event, which will take place on June 20^th and 21^st. The Peachtree Paragames is a two-day adaptive sports competition designed for youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities.

This year’s Peachtree Paragames is a World Para Athletics–approved event, allowing adult competitors to submit official results for record consideration. The multi-sport, multi-day competition honors the legacy of the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta and provides athletes with physical disabilities a platform to compete, showcase their abilities, and earn a spot at national-level competitions.

The fifth annual Peachtree Paragames will feature adaptive swimming, track and field, and archery, attracting participants from across the country. It will also include the Toddler Games and Play Day, an engaging event created for younger athletes. Open to all toddlers ages 2–6, with and without disabilities, this event offers activities including the foam javelin throw, long jump, and a 60-meter dash. Additionally, the event will host badminton and wheelchair football clinics to introduce new adaptive sports to athletes.

"We’re energized by the growth of this event and proud to provide a platform for adaptive athletes to showcase their skills and competitive spirit,” said Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports. “We invite all athletes, families, and community members to join us and hope the event sparks meaningful conversations and greater awareness about the power and importance of adaptive sports."

The schedule of events is as follows:

• Friday, June 20^th:
  • Adaptive Swim at 5:00 p.m. at Westminster Schools Pool
• Saturday, June 21^st:
  • Adaptive Track at 8 a.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
  • Toddler Games at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
  • Adaptive Field at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
  • Archery from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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 - Affiliate Organization Council, and a USA Member Organization of World Ability Sport. BlazeSports America will celebrate its 30^th anniversary in 2026. For more information visit www.blazesports.org and follow us on Facebook/Twitter: @blazesports, Instagram: @blazesportsamerica.