Athletes that are physically challenged or disabled can compete internationally and display their sporting abilities at the Paralympic Games. People with impairments can live better lives thanks in large part to sports (Nagoor Meera Abdullah, 2020). The ultimate objective of this ethnographic study is to create a framework for the development of social support for elite Paralympic athletes in order to promote excellence and athlete performance. The study will investigate and analyse in-depth the experiences of social support and challenges faced by elite Malaysian Paralympic athletes. Acknowledging the benefits of this assistance, it is intended to collaborate in order to establish an environment that is inclusive, empowering, and supporting, guaranteeing that each Paralympic athlete has the chance to realise their full potential.
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