Para-swimming is a competitive sport for athletes with physical disabilities, allowing them to showcase their swimming skills in various events. It is governed by the International Paralympic Committee and includes different classifications to ensure fair competition among swimmers with varying abilities. Swimmers compete in a range of strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, across different distances. Events are held in both individual and relay formats, and athletes can participate in the Paralympic Games, which occur every four years, alongside other major competitions like the World Para Swimming Championships.