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The Olympic Games, happening in Paris this year, is a spectacular showcase of human spirit and athleticism. Every four years the Olympics brings together athletes from across the globe to compete, inspire, and celebrate diversity. At the heart of this iconic event lies the Olympic rings, a timeless symbol of unity designed by Pierre de Coubertin. These five interlaced rings, each representing a different continent, encapsulate the spirit of bringing the world together through sport. The Paralympics, which is an integral part of the Olympic movement, underlines this commitment to inclusion and diversity. As the years have passed, the Olympics have stood testament to embracing diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities and nowadays even genders and sexualities. As we celebrate the power of sports to unite us and embrace diversity, a few crucial questions arise: - Can we extend this spirit beyond the games themselves? - Can we redefine sportsmanship to encompass sportspersonship, a term that celebrates individual character and integrity?  Let's strive for a world where 'sportlike' conduct becomes more inclusive and diverse. #Olympics #DEI #Sportspersonship Image source: olympics.com Image of one of the first logo renditions:

With the Paris Paralympics in full swing, we came across this fascinating article from Creative Bloq on the meaning behind the "Agitos" logo for the games. The word "agitos" means "I move" in Latin and despite the longstanding link with the Olympics, this sports logo remains less known, and looks very different to the better know Olympic rings. Read more on the meaning behind this logo here: https://lnkd.in/e7unKqty

📣 The 2024 Paralympics Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 are underway in Paris, and we wanted to recognize the athletes competing in this year’s Games. From paracycling to wheelchair basketball, each event demonstrates the resilience and determination of the athletes who have surmounted great challenges to reach this elite stage.   Some noteworthy details about this year’s Paralympics:     📺 For the first time in history, all 22 Paralympic sports will be broadcast live ➡️ Viewers in the US can tune into NBC News   ➡️ France Télévisions will provide 24-hour coverage in the host country   ➡️️ In the UK, Channel 4 is planning its biggest ever broadcast with more than 1,300 hours of live broadcast 🇫🇷 Athletes will compete at various iconic locations in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles, and the Grand Palais.  🏅 More than 4,000 athletes are participating from a record 168 delegations, with record number of female athletes.  As a company dedicated to empowering those with spinal cord injury through movement, function, and independence, we celebrate the Paralympics for highlighting strength, innovation, and the power of possibility. ✨  To learn more about the Paralympics and how to watch, click on the link below.   #EmpoweringMovement #SCI #Paralympics2024      https://lnkd.in/gkXuHghG

The Best Design from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games 🔥 The 2024 Paralympic Games drew to a close last week, after a thrilling continuation of the athletic prowess and achievement on display at the Olympics. These Paralympics encapsulated more than 4,400 global athletes competing in 549 medal events within 22 individual and team sports. In addition to over two million tickets being sold to events, these Paralympic Games marked the first time ever that every Paralympic sport was broadcast in over 160 countries, marking a new level of respect and appreciation for disability sport and for the 1.2 billion people living with disabilities worldwide. Much like at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Paralympics were rife with savvy design in all forms that thrilled us (almost) as much as the sports themselves. From adaptive design concepts to inclusive fashion, and statement-making equipment, innovative and exciting design at the Paralympics is critical to the Games’ function and to the athletes’ success. A “disability” is socially constructed, after all, and design is one of the keys to addressing deficiencies in society for those with disabilities, which extends into the world of sports. Read the full story on PRINT: https://lnkd.in/e9cb9bfc Words: Charlotte Beach Imagery: courtesy of the author, International Paralympic Committee ⁠ -----⁠ #print #printmag #printmagazine #printisnotdead #creative #identity #inspiration #linkinbio #creativenews #paralympics #design #athletics #paralympicsports #savvydesign #sportdesign #fashiondesign #innovation

The Paralympic Games are a celebration of incredible talent, resilience, and athleticism. With athletes pushing boundaries and breaking records, it’s no surprise that the excitement surrounding these events continues to grow globally. But with so many events and sports happening simultaneously, keeping up with all the action can be challenging. That’s why we’ve rounded up five must-visit websites that will help you stay up-to-date with the latest Paralympic results, news, and more. Here are the top platforms you need to follow: • Paralympic.org 🌟: The official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Paralympic.org is your go-to source for real-time results, schedules, and in-depth coverage of the Games. You can also explore athlete profiles, medal standings, and watch live streams of the events. If you want official, accurate information straight from the source, this is the site to keep on your radar. • BBC Sport Paralympics 🎯: If you’re looking for a comprehensive and detailed coverage of the Paralympics, BBC Sport offers daily updates, results, and athlete interviews. With live commentary, recaps, and expert analysis, this site gives you a well-rounded view of the competition. Plus, it’s perfect for UK viewers who want the best highlights and reports. • The Guardian Paralympics 📰: Known for its in-depth sports journalism, The Guardian offers a Paralympics section that includes real-time updates, results, and engaging human-interest stories that shine a light on the athletes. The editorial pieces provide context to the performances, making it more than just a results tracker but also a hub for thought-provoking content on adaptive sports. • Paralympic Games Mobile App 📱: For fans on the go, the official Paralympic Games app is essential. It provides push notifications on results, medal counts, and breaking news, ensuring you never miss a beat. The app’s personalized experience allows you to follow your favorite athletes and events closely, so you can get updates on what matters most to you, right in the palm of your hand. At CuCompany América, we’re all about staying connected with the world’s biggest sporting events, and the Paralympic Games are no exception. These platforms will help you stay on top of the action, celebrate the victories, and follow your favorite athletes as they inspire the world. Which platform do you use to follow the Paralympics? Share your favorite in the comments, and don’t forget to pass this post along to fellow sports fans! Let’s support the incredible athletes competing on the world’s biggest stage. 🌍🏅 #Paralympics2024 #AdaptiveSports #ParalympicGames #CucoCompany #SportsFans #StayUpdated #Inspiration

Everyone talking about the Paralympics or shared the success stories or posts over the social media, but still there are people didn’t know the difference between PO and SO:🧐 Misconceptions around the Olympics, the Paralympics and Special Olympics have existed..😅 Quick facts about the differences between the Paralympics & Special Olympics:😉 Paralympics: • The Paralympics refers to the Paralympic Games, a multi-sport event that happens every 4-years (in both Summer and Winter cycles) • The Paralympics are held in parallel with the Olympic Games (hence “para”) (usually about two weeks after). • The Paralympics have specific rules around eligibility and classification for athletes based on 10 eligible impairments types. • Athletes with disabilities who participate in para sports are Para athletes, but you are not a Paralympian until you compete at the Paralympic Games (similarly not every athlete is considered an Olympian). Special Olympics: * It refers to an organisation and sport system, not a single event. * Participating athletes have an intellectual disability. * It happens also every 4 years in both summer and winter cycles. * In this , it uses divisoning and groups athletes based on age, gender and ability and do not exclude based on performance. Hope it helps and save it for later! #sports #olympics #games #paris2024

Have you seen Channel 4 ‘s promo ad for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games yet? Irreverent. Hard hitting. Compelling. At a little over 2 mins, “Considering What?" is the latest of their powerful campaigns that highlight these incredible athletes to challenge patronising attitudes and change perceptions about disability. Replacing its ‘Superhumans’ forerunner, this campaign challenges people to view Paralympians as elite, world-class athletes, not as competitors “overcoming” their disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eikxjzqQ Created by Channel 4’s multi-award-winning in-house agency, 4creative, the film captures the reactions of people as they watch Paralympic sport which, although well intentioned, are misguided and don’t appreciate Paralympians for what they are – world class athletes. Rather than showing the athletes “overcoming their disabilities”, the film depicts Paralympians taking on and overcoming forces such as gravity, friction and time – the impassionate elements and unchangeable forces of our world – that make no exception for any athlete, regardless of someone’s disability. A world-class concept worthy of the world-class sportsmen and women it showcases. Kudos to Channel 4 for their dedication to promoting the Paralympics and for the enthusiastic audience that it has successfully cultivated. Its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games reached over 20 million viewers, which is a third of the UK population. Additionally, their innovative approach on social media garnered 4.1 million views on TikTok. #Paralympics #Inclusion #Diversity #Channel4 #Respect #GlobalCommunity

The Paralympics was brought to a close with these words from International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons to the spectators in the stadium and around the world: 'You celebrated the start of the inclusion revolution with a Paralympic party in Paris. Together with fans all over the world, you idolised the athletes and were in awe at what you saw. Free from barriers, Paralympians performed to their best.  Through sport they showed what humanity can achieve when given an opportunity to succeed. You saw strength in difference. But now it is time for you and society to make a difference.  Inspired by sport, I ask you all to be inspired with your commitment to change. Appreciation and applause must be followed by acceptance and action. Changed attitudes must lead to changed views. Words of praise must be replaced by words of conviction. Obstacles must become opportunities.  We all have a collective responsibility to use the momentum of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to make the world around us more inclusive. What a Paralympic legacy this would be, not just for these athletes, but the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities that they represent. Beyond 12 days of sport, we must break down the barriers that exist in society. We must enable and empower persons with disabilities to excel outside of the field of play, in education, in employment, in entertainment, in government, in civil society – everywhere! Diversity and difference should not divide us. Diversity and difference should unite us, drive change and make this planet better for everyone.'  Let us respond to that call to action. Project Nemo https://lnkd.in/eKm8THhb

For those wondering the difference between the #Olympics, #Paralympics and #SpecialOlympics, here is a simple and clear explanation. You are welcome!

Your business is their success! Thanks to the versatile support of REHACARE exhibitors, athletes can perform at their best at the #Paralympics. 🏅 The support ranges from the design and customization of perfectly fitting prostheses 🦿to the sponsoring of entire teams and the highlighting of still countless barriers, including in Paris – the city of the 2024 Paralympic Games. Because the Paralympics should not just be a festival for spectators and participants. They should also bring about a change in public attitudes and finally give Paralympic sport the attention it has long deserved. 🎯 Take a look at our slider to see how Ottobock, Sunrise Medical and rahm GmbH support athletes on their way to success. Is your company actively involved in supporting athletes and sports clubs? 💬 #TogetherForInclusion #AssistiveDevices #rehacare #UnofficialDiscipline [Document description: Visualized summary of an article about the Paralympics support of the exhibitors mentioned. Read the article here: https://sohub.io/5q6q]