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🏅 India Shines at the Paris 2024 Paralympics: A Story of Grit and Triumph 🏅 The Indian Paralympic contingent has truly outdone itself at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, achieving a record-breaking 29 medals, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. This is India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympics, surpassing the 19 medals from Tokyo 2020. With these incredible feats, India also crossed the 50-medal mark in its Paralympic history! One of the most inspiring stories from Paris is Sumit Antil, who broke his own world record three times to defend his gold in javelin. Another historic moment came when Harvinder Singh became India’s first Paralympic champion in archery. From athletics to shooting and badminton, our athletes have showcased an unmatched spirit of perseverance. One key learning for us is "The Power of Adaptability": What can we, as professionals, learn from our Paralympians? Their journey shows us the importance of adaptability. Many of these athletes have faced immense challenges, but their ability to adapt to circumstances and rise above adversity is what sets them apart. In our fast-paced corporate environments, the ability to adapt and innovate is equally crucial. Success often comes from our capacity to stay flexible and embrace new challenges with resilience. Let’s celebrate these heroes who remind us that no obstacle is too great if you have the determination to overcome it.💪 #Paris2024 #Paralympics #IndiaProud #Adaptability #CorporateLearnings #Resilience

Breaking Barriers at #LA28: Introducing Para Climbing to the Sport programme lineup Exciting news for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as officials announce the addition of para climbing to the games lineup! This groundbreaking decision is a significant step towards inclusivity and further expansion of opportunities for athletes of all abilities. Para climbing is a discipline that caters to athletes with physical impairments, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills, strength, and determination on an international stage. By incorporating para climbing into the #LA28 roster, the Olympics are opening doors for a new wave of athletes to compete and inspire audiences worldwide. The introduction of para climbing at #LA28 is not just about sports - it's about breaking barriers, challenging perceptions, and celebrating diversity. It sends a powerful message of equality and support for athletes of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. As we look forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, let us embrace this inclusive move and cheer on the remarkable para climbers who will undoubtedly captivate us with their courage and athleticism. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting addition to the #LA28 games!   #ParaClimbing #Inclusivity #Inspiration #LA28Excitement

Russian athletes win six medals on second day of Paris Paralympics After the two day of competition, Russian athletes have won a total of nine medals PARIS, August 30/ Russian athletes won one gold, one silver and four bronze medals on the second day of the Paris Paralympics. Andrey Kalina became the champion in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB8 race. Vladimir Sotnikov won a silver medal in the men's 100 backstroke S13 race. Swimmers Kirill Pulver, Darya Lukyanenko and Viktoriya Isciulova won bronze medals. Runner Andrey Vdovin came third in the men's 100m T37 race. After day two of the competition, Russian athletes have won a total of nine medals: one gold, three silver and five bronze ones. The Paris Paralympics will end on September 8. Russian athletes are authorized to compete only in neutral status, and their medals will not be taken into account in overall medal count. #business #finance #financialservices

Sporting Series - 01 This Paralympics🏅, India sent a contingent of 84 athletes to Paris, the highest ever, compared to 54 in the last Paralympics held in Tokyo. Till now, India has also won the greatest number of medals in its history, with 25 medals, as detailed below. ♿Context: In the Paralympics, athletes are categorized based on their impairment. For e.g. sports such as athletics have the most number of event classes, for example—wheelchair races, lower limb prosthesis races, etc.—whereas sports like judo 🥋only accommodate athletes with a visual impairment. A change that I have personally observed this year is the surge in posts📲 people are writing about the Paralympics 2024. The Olympic wave hasn’t ended yet, it seems.🌊 Below are some stats about the Indian contingent at Paralympics '24: 1. In Paralympics '24, India has sent 84 athletes out of 4,400 total participants (1.91%), whereas in Olympics '24, India sent 117 athletes out of 10,500 total participants (1.11%). 2. India won 25 medals this year, compared to 4 medals in Paralympics Rio '16 and 19 in Paralympics Tokyo '20. 3. Out of the 25 medals, 24 were secured in 4 disciplines—athletics, shooting, archery, and badminton. But this got me pondering why we clinched more medals in the Paralympics compared to the Olympics. One might argue that the funding for our athletes increased from 26 crore in Paralympics Tokyo to 74 crore in Paralympics Paris; however, our athletes at the Olympics had a budget of over 470+ cr💰. Both had superior staff, facilities, coaches, etc. I believe this result for India is a blend of a different mindset and a focus on specific sports. I could go on about this topic, but I'll keep it brief! :D What do you think could be the reason? Starting this Monday, I'll be sharing a sports piece each week, drawing from my personal experiences! #paris2024 #paralympics

MALAYSIA SECURES A GOLD MEDAL AT PARIS PARALYMPICS Congratulations to Cheah Liek Hou for retaining his badminton men's singles title thus securing Malaysia's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics games and his second personal paralympics gold medal. Please feel free to:- a. drop me a friend "Connect" request or "Follow" me so that you will not miss my future posts. Don't worry, I won't spam you; or b. "Like", "Repost" or "Send" if you appreciate this post; or c. private message or email me at [email protected] for your in-house or public training needs or collaboration opportunities. d. share your personal experiences, thoughts, doubts, comments, feedback, brickbats, whatever in the "Comment" section below. Cheers. https://lnkd.in/ggqStUFd Source/Credit: NST

First Russian athlete wins gold at Paris Paralympics The Russian came first in the men's 100m breaststroke SB8 final, covering the distance in 1:09.02 PARIS, August 30/ Russian swimmer Andrey KalinaVladimir Danilenko has won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The Russian came first in the men's 100m breaststroke SB8 final, covering the distance in 1:09.02. China’s Yang Guanglong came second (1:09.83) and Colombia’s Carlos Serrano was third (1:10.55). Another Russian para athlete Daniil Smirnov finished fourth (1:11.59). Swimmers in the SB8 class have coordination affected to a low level, the use of one leg only, the use of one arm only, or the partial absence of one limb. Kalina, 37, is the first Russian to win a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Games. Before 2013, Kalina competed as a Ukrainian para athlete. He won three gold medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, is an eightfold world champion and holds a world record in 100m breaststroke. Russian para athletes have won eight Paralympic medals (one gold, three silver, four bronze medals). The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games are taking place in the French capital of Paris between August 28 and September 8. Eighty-eight Russian Paralympians are participating in the Games as neutrals. They were barred from taking part in the opening and closing ceremonies and are also excluded from the overall medal standings. #business #finance #financialservices

HELP Required... Yes, I need help to decipher the outcome of 2 biggest sporting events #Olympics 2024 & #paralympics 2024 in #Paris Olympics we (India) sent a contingent of 117 athletes & we got 6 medals Paralympics we have sent a contingent of 84 athletes & we are already at 20 medals as of today morning. It translates to 0.05 Medal/athlete in olympics & a staggering 0.24 medal/athlete in Paralympics...almost 4.8 times. Why such a huge difference? There is no doubt that our athletes were the best & are equally passionate about the sport they are playing. So why such a huge difference in results? One potential reason I could think of is LACK of #Expectations Yes, you read it right...given the situation of our Paralympic athletes, expectations from them were perhaps lower nor presumably they have this humongous pressure of doing well in life. Not because they aren't capable (they are super capable & they have proved it) but because people like me think what best they can do. We don't give them a chance & that's a harsh truth, we may want to disagree with but it's reality. What it effectively means is that #pressure does not necessarily bring the best out of you. You have to be mindful of building both pressure & expectation only to an extent to enhance performance. Please help me find more reasons... Sumeit Guptaa #mythoughts #sumeitguptaa #games #medals #performance

🇮🇳 India’s Inspirational Triumph at the Paris 2024 Paralympics! 🇮🇳 Our para-athletes have shown the world that the human spirit knows no limits! Despite physical setbacks, their unwavering dedication and grit helped them make history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. 🏅7 Gold 🥇9 Silver 🥈13 Bronze 🥉This record-breaking achievement is not just a testament to their talent but also to their unbreakable will to rise after every fall. 🏅 Avani Lekhara, after facing life-altering challenges, went on to become a two-time Paralympic champion in shooting. 🏅 Sumit Antil, whose journey began after losing his leg in an accident, set a new world record in javelin to defend his title. 🏅 Harvinder Singh, despite facing his own physical hurdles, made history by winning gold in archery. 🏅 Praveen Kumar battled setbacks but soared to new heights, setting an Asian record in high jump. 🏅 Kapil Parmar, overcoming his limitations, brought India its first-ever Paralympic judo medal. These athletes embody the spirit of never giving up, turning physical failures into moments of pure victory. Their stories remind us that adversity only makes us stronger. 💪Let their journeys inspire us to push beyond our limits, no matter what life throws our way. 🌟 #Inspiration #IndiaAtParalympics #OvercomingChallenges #Paris2024 #ProudMoment #Determination #ParaChampions #Resilience #SuccessThroughAdversity #RiseAbove #IncredibleIndia #LimitlessPotential #WinningMindset #GritAndGlory #Unstoppable

If you're not familiar with the history of the Paralympics, this article is a great read about its inception and the importance of the incredible competition we have today. #AmeriHealthInsiders

As a field hockey 🏑 player at Maryland (yep! GO TERPS! 🐢), I learned about the concept of "perceived pressure"—when an opponent is near but not close enough to actually impact your play. You feel the pressure, but much of it is just in your head. Life’s limitations often work the same way. We convince ourselves we can't do something without even trying, setting up our own barriers. But here’s the thing: those limitations are like that distant opponent—more imagined than real. Take Paralympians, for example. These athletes don’t just push boundaries; they shatter them. Despite facing challenges most of us can only imagine, they redefine what’s possible with every race, jump, or throw. Look at athletes like Tatyana McFadden - professional, who has won multiple gold medals across five Paralympic Games; Sheetal Devi, a 17-year-old armless archer from India who hit a bullseye on her first shot; or Zakia Khudadadi, who won the first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team despite facing unimaginable obstacles. Their accomplishments are a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and refusing to let perceived pressure or limitations dictate their potential. With just a few days left in the Paralympics, I encourage you to tune in and witness the power, athleticism, and talent of these incredible competitors. They’re living proof that perceived limitations are just that—perceived. So, what’s your “distant opponent” or your “perceived pressure?” How is it holding you back, and what can you do to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself? If Paralympians can achieve greatness by overcoming unimaginable odds, maybe it’s time we all re-evaluate the limitations we place on ourselves. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games International Olympic Committee – IOC International Paralympic Committee #paralympics #limitations