The 1972 Paralympics were held in Heidelberg, Germany. 44 countries and 1004 athletes participated. These Games were only open to Wheelchair athletes.

Cherrie Ireland from Australia participating in the women’s Class 3 wheelchair slalom event at the 1972 Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germanyscreenshots from a video of Cherrie Ireland from Australia participating in the women’s Class 3 wheelchair slalom event at the 1972 Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany.

Goalball for blind athletes was introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Paralympics. As was 100 m sprint for the visually impaired.