The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games will present an elite competition of the highest standards, integrated with a unique historical, cultural and natural environment. For the first time there will be such a broad representation of countries at the Paralympic Games. More than 140 countries are expected to participate. Fifteen sports on the Paralympic programme are shared with the Olympic Games Archery, Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Cycling, Equestrian, Wheelchair Fencing, Football 5-a-side, Football 7-a-side, Judo, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, Volleyball. The four and#8220;uniqueand#8221; sports that are played at the Paralympic Games are Boccia, Goalball, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby. For more information, contact Mr. Ratan Singh, President, National Paralympic Committee of India, No. 251, 9th Cross, 2nd Phase J.P. Nagar, Bangalore 560078, India. Phone +91-80-26 64 11 38; Fax +91-80-26 64 44 29; E-mail npc_india2001@yahoo.com