Since the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, a three category system is used. The three categories are: sitting, standing and visually impaired.[1]
At the 2010 Winter Paralympics, events for both men and women were held in five disciplines: downhill (since 1984), slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom (super-G) (since 1992), and combined.
A total of 514 gold medals, 506 silver medals and 494 bronze medals have been awarded since 1976 and have been won by skiers from 26 National Paralympic Committees (NPC).