Providence Christian Grad Bailey Moody Ready for Paralympics

Who is Bailey Moody?

Bailey Moody is a 2018 Providence Christian School graduate who went on to compete in wheelchair basketball at the University of Alabama.

Moody was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that affects the spinal cord. She began playing wheelchair basketball at the age of 10 and quickly became one of the top players in the country.

In 2021, Moody was named to the United States Paralympic basketball team. She is one of the youngest players on the team and is expected to play a major role in the team's quest for a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

What are the Paralympics?

The Paralympics is an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics are held every four years, one year after the Summer Olympics. The first Paralympics were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy.

The Paralympics are open to athletes with a wide range of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Athletes compete in a variety of sports, including track and field, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and sitting volleyball.

The Paralympics are an important event for athletes with disabilities. They provide an opportunity for these athletes to compete at the highest level and to showcase their abilities to the world.

How can I watch the Paralympics?

The Paralympics will be broadcast on NBCUniversal networks. You can also watch the Paralympics online at the NBC Olympics website.

The Paralympics will be held from August 24 to September 5, 2024, in Paris, France.