Classification is an assessment process that groups athletes with similar disabilities to create fair and meaningful competition. It evaluates how a disability affects an athlete’s ability to run, throw, and jump in athletics. A classification identifies the severity of the impairment and its impact on performance, ensuring athletes with similar abilities compete against each other.

Eligible physical impairments include conditions like hypertonia (e.g., Cerebral Palsy, acquired brain injury), ataxia, athetosis, impaired muscle power (e.g., spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy), impaired range of motion (e.g., Arthrogryposis), limb deficiency (e.g., amputation, dysmelia), leg length difference, and short stature. Please note that a minimal impairment criterion must be met for eligibility.