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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

Here's the story behind what made Nishad Kumar enter the Paralympics. [ Nishad Kumar, Silver Medal, Paris Paralympics 2024, Paralympic Games ] #NishadKumar #SilverMedal #ParisParalympics #ParisParalympics2024 #ParalympicGames #IndiaAtParis #IndiaAtParis2024 1Connect Events & Publishing Rishi Sutrave

As a P.Ed student since the Paralympics started, this has always been my question: Why are we not creating the same hype as the Olympics? Why aren’t we celebrating our Indian Paralympic champions enough? While the Paralympic Games showcase incredible talent, determination, and resilience, the achievements of our Indian Paralympians often go unnoticed. Athletes like Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Avani Lekhara have brought immense pride to the nation with their world-class performances. Yet, they rarely receive the recognition they deserve in mainstream media. Why is this the case? Maybe it’s due to the media’s overwhelming focus on popular sports, or societal perceptions that undervalue the accomplishments of athletes with disabilities. But these athletes, who break barriers and push human limits, deserve our attention, respect, and celebration. Let’s change the narrative. Let’s honour their dedication and shine a brighter light on their victories. Share their stories, follow their journeys, and give them the recognition they have earned. #Paralympics #IndianAthletes #InclusionMatters #CelebratingChampions #SportsForAll #Inspiration Watch this video of an athlete from the Paralympics -- https://lnkd.in/gNRSzwTq

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

The Paralympic Games or Paralympics, also known as the Games of the Paralympiad, is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, have been held shortly after the corresponding Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).The Paralympics began as a small gathering of British World War II veterans in 1948. The 1960 Games in Rome drew 400 athletes with disabilities from 23 countries, as proposed by doctor Antonio Maglio. Currently it is one of the largest international sporting events: the 2020 Summer Paralympics featuring 4,520 athletes from 163 National Paralympic Committees. Paralympians strive for equal treatment with non-disabled Olympic athletes, but there is a large funding gap between Olympic and Paralympic athletes.The Paralympic Games are organized in parallel with and in a similar way to the Olympic Games.#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinking #designthinkers

Since 1960, the Paralympic Games have challenged notions of disability, and what began as a movement with just 400 athletes, has grown to 4,400 across 22 sports. Outstanding performances from Paralympians like Natalie du Toit, the first amputee swimmer to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Abdellatif Baka, a visually impaired runner who not only broke the 1500m T13 world record, but ran it 1.71 seconds faster than the Olympic gold medallist that same year, help prove to the world that firsts go beyond the podium. Explore #TheFirstEffect and see the impact firsts at the Olympic and Paralympic Games have had on the world. https://deloi.tt/3x1XNxM

100 days to go until the Para Athletics competitions during Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! 🎖️ Join Panasonic and Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft OBE, PLY, DL as we look forward to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Hannah will be joined by up to 4400 athletes competing in 549 medal events in the French capital from August 28th to September 8th. Para Athletics is the largest sport on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme in terms of the number of athletes competing and the number of medal events and its competitions will start on August 30th. Did you know that Para Athletics was one of the eight sports included in the first Paralympic Games in Rome, Italy, in 1960? Athletes compete in each event according to their specific classification. Some compete in wheelchairs, others with prostheses, while athletes with visual impairments are assisted by a sighted guide. As a proud Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Panasonic is committed to promoting inclusivity and global harmony through the power of sport. 🌍 #Paralympics #Athletes #Paris2024 #Passion #Sport #PanasonicEurope

Here's the story behind what made Nishad Kumar enter the Paralympics. [ Nishad Kumar, Silver Medal, Paris Paralympics 2024, Paralympic Games ] #NishadKumar #SilverMedal #ParisParalympics #ParisParalympics2024 #ParalympicGames #IndiaAtParis #IndiaAtParis2024

Last week during 13th Fazza Dubai 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup was the first time I am handling NPA during competition. New experience and new exposure for me. As Technical Officials on duty, we just need to be aware on the NPA and adjusting the existing procedures to fit the guidelines especially for Technical Controller, Kit Check Official and Technical Announcer. Games is about the athlete. One thing that I love about hetting involve with this sport event, everytime is different; different challenges, different experience and different exposure. Will never be enough. Experience will make you better and better but never perfect. Remark: NPA stand for Neutral Paralympic Athletes. NPA will compete as individuals in neutral uniforms under an NPA flag, and will not feature on the medals table or march in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Strict eligibility conditions mean NPA will be independently vetted to ensure they have not supported the Ukraine war and are not contracted to the military.

Since 1960, the Paralympic Games have challenged notions of disability, and what began as a movement with just 400 athletes, has grown to 4,400 across 22 sports. Outstanding performances from Paralympians like Natalie du Toit, the first amputee swimmer to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Abdellatif Baka, a visually impaired runner who not only broke the 1500m T13 world record, but ran it 1.71 seconds faster than the Olympic gold medallist that same year, help prove to the world that firsts go beyond the podium. Explore #TheFirstEffect and see the impact firsts at the Olympic and Paralympic Games have had on the world. https://deloi.tt/3WRg6A5