One match consists of five sets each being played to 11 points.

The goal of Archery is to shoot arrows accurately at a target marked with ten concentric rings, increasing in point value the smaller and closer to the centre they become.

The competition programme includes Track and Field events, Throwing and Jumping events, the Marathon and Pentathlon

Competition is run under the International Sailing Federations (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing, the IFDS Race Management and Classification Manuals.

For all classes, approved disability specific adaptations are permitted, if necessary for the improvement of safety.

A FINA standard eight-lane 50m pool is required for competition at the Paralympic Games.

Rowing is the youngest sport in the Paralympic Games. It was introduced to the Paralympic Programme in 2005 and will hold its first Paralympic competitions at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Judo is a sport that demands a physical and strategic performance, testing the qualities of strength, touch, balance and sensitivity.

Every Football match is played between two teams with four blind athletes and one sighted or visually impaired goalkeeper on the field as well as five substitutes.

Every Football match is played between two teams with seven players on each side, including the goalkeeper.