 Alpine skiing : There are two events in alpine skiing : slalom and giant slalom . Alpine skiing accommodates athletes with the following physical limitations : spinal injury , Cerebral Palsy , amputation , Les Autres and blindness / visual impairment . There are eleven classifications , seven for standing athletes , three for sitting athletes , and three for visually impaired athletes . The divisions are defined by the degree of the athletes ' function and the need for assistive equipment ( prosthesis , ski poles , etc . ) . Snowboard Cross is technically now included in this category , though competition will take place with only limited classifications ( see below ) . 
