Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown August 31, 2012

The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more. 

For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and all things news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

                         Video of the day

Jessica Cox is doing some amazing things as a double arm amputee. Here she shows her skills as a pilot.

International:

North Korea's first Paralympian

Rim Ju Song is swimming to history.  Being North Korea's first Paralympian he is breaking barriers in a country while has a history of human rights violations against all minorities.  

Uganda's Believes Disability is a Curse

Around the world individuals with disabilities need to educate their countrymen on why they are valuable members of society.  In Uganda that is still the case as they believe being born with a disability is a curse.  

Ugandan Boxer with a Visual Impairment

Regardless of stereotypes this guy is training hard.  

Who wants to get in the ring with him?

Paralympics

Online Streaming of the Paralympics Games and Results

Paralympic Sport TV

The International Paralympic Committee website

The BBC Channel 4

                  London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony highlights

Drop the Word Disabled From the Paralympic Coverage

International Paralympic Committee President Sir Phillip Craven demands that the media drop the word disabled from all London 2012 coverage.  

The Paralympic Athlete Blog (includes lots of videos)

Samsung one of the Paralympic Sponsors has armed the athletes with cameras to make video blogs.  Get inside the action of the games and what is really happening.  

The 12 Hottest Paralympic Athletes

MSN has put out a list of the 12 hottest Paralympic Athletes (includes men and women).  Seems like when you train all your life for the second largest athletic event in the world you end up with a hard body.  

Most viewed Paralympic Games Ever

The Washington Post reports that the London 2012 Games will be the most watched games to date.  The digital age is one of the main reasons for this viewership as there are several websites to watch the games on.  There are also a large number of major TV channels which will be broadcasting the event.  

Eye Candy

                            Aaron "Wheelz" Fortheringham on the Mega Ramp

          Such respect to anyone who can step up to something like this.  Nice work!

             Chris Waddell is the first Parapalegic to Climb Kilimanjaro

The One Revolution Foundation is doing some amazing work with Chris Waddell at the helm.
When you get a chance to hear him speak you will be very motivated.

                                        Worlds First Underwater Wheelchair

Wheelchairs underwater. This engineering project is really cool.

                                Who Says I Can't with Jothy Rosenberg

The "Who Says I Can't" Webseries follows Jothy Rosenberg as he travels around on one leg trying all kinds of different sports.  The website and youtube channel have lots more to see.  

Humans

From Iraq to US Open ball person

Ryan McIntosh is one wounded warrior who is not letting life slow him down.  He lost a leg in Iraq and is now staying active on the court.

Amy Prudy (Snowboarder and Double Amp) and Daniel Gale on the Amazing Race

The Amazing Race is a US TV show where team travel around the world to do fun challenges and have to not finish last or get eliminated.  Amy Prudy is a world class snowboarder and in the upcoming series.  Meet the couple here.

Or watch a little clip about Amy's story

 Notorius Nick Newell fights MMA

Mixed Martial Arts fighting is one of the fastest growing sports around.  Nick Newell was born without a hand has a very impressive record in the ring.

Education

How to swim with one arm

The Challenged Athletes Foundation has released a video on one armed swimming techniques

Paralympic History in Pictures

The Paralympic games have been documented over the years.  Here is a short pictorial history including a golfer without arms and a dart thrower without vision.

Martial Arts from a Wheelchair

Nick Newell might inspire you to learn how to defend yourself from a wheelchair.  Here's how.

Wheelchair accessible deer stand

Michigan group creates a deer stand which can get anyone up and able to see wild life.

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown: Late August 2012

The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.

For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and all things news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

Video of the day!

Sport does not care who you are...everyone can take part!

International:

Power Lifter Training for Gold

Vietnamese power lifter has his sites set on a London 2012 medal.  Learn about the long road to being a professional athlete.

China Opens New Sports Training Center

The legacy of the Beijing Paralympic Games was an increased awareness of adaptive sports throughout China.  In order to improve performance of Chinese athletes the new China Disabilities Training Center  recently opened.    

Indonesian has not medaled in the Paralympics in 10 years

Table Tennis is the sport which could bring the Indonesian Paralympic Team their first medal in ten years.  The athletes have their sites set on the final and will be training hard to get to this spot.  

Adventure travel in Austria

The Austrian company Freizeit-PSO is offering adventure travel trips around Austria. Individuals with both physical and intellectual disabilities can sight up to experience hiking, climbing, diving and rafting.  

Well said... thanks for producing this Team Canada!

Adaptive Sport in Ghana

The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana is working hard to increase awareness and opportunities for persons with disabilities to experience sport.  They are working to produce future Paralympians.  

UN and Sport for Development and Peace

The United Nations has stated that the Olympic and Paralympic Games are an incredible tool to teach peace, development and humanitarian values.  This is a major part of the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Paralympic

David Beckham featured in London 2012 Paralympic TV Ad (includes video)

The British company Sainsbury has created a TV ad for the Paralympic Games featuring David Beckham.  High profile support has created a record amount of attention towards the games.

Paralympic Games not on Prime Time in the USA

Causing a serious uproar there will be very minimal prime time coverage of the Paralympic Games in the United States.  Petitions are being signed and social media campaigns are being launched but this still might not do the trick.  Luck for everyone that the International Paralympic Committee is bringing it live via the internet.  

Five Paralympic All Time Greats

There are athlete who come and are gone.  Then there are these five who have left a legacy to be remembered.  

Germany TV Ad for the Paralympics

Merging the Olympics and the Paralympics

There is an ongoing debate about merging the Olympics and Paralympics.  The Slate gave their opinion  as well as The Current. 

Paralympians competitive advantage (includes video)

Boosting is the term used to describe a unique form of "doping".  Athletes with disabilities will harm themselves in order to produce an adrenaline rush.  Athough rare it is still a problem and needs to be carefully monitored.  

Paralympic athletes with intellectual disabilities

After being banned from competition following the Sydney Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual disabilities are being allowed back into competition.  Although their total numbers are only around 120 they will be closely watched to ensure their is no more cheating.  Here are two reports from the International Paralympic Committee and the other from the Independent Newspaper.  

Eye Candy

Ami Mullen on Labels

Ami Mullen shares her thoughts on labels

Mandeville the Mascot

Paralympic mascot Mandeville tries a number of Paralympic Sports

Kurt Yaegar on his BMX bike

Kurt Yaegar is an actor and pro-bmx racer 

who can land back flips on his bike.  

He also happens to be an amputee

                                                   Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby is a very high action and impact sport.  Check out this video to get everyone excited to watch it at the London 2012 Paralympics.  

Tennis with an Amputation

Athlete with one arm showing his

skills on the tennis court  

                                                   Adaptive Surfing 

Surfing is an amazing way to get outside and get active.  This guy shares his story and some eye popping footage of him on a wave.  

Humans

Paralympian Paul Callahan is hooked on sailing

Paul Callahan is going to represent Team USA in the Sonar sailing class.  He also heads up a non profit  called Sail to Prevail which gets everyone out on the water.



Huge Herr predicts whats next

MIT professor Huge Herr who lost his legs in a climbing accident shares what he feels is going to be the next step in adaptive technology. "He uses words like “sexy”, “cool” and “powerful” to describe his disability."

An example of a powerful new prosthetic.  

Katie Holloway found sitting volleyball and so much more (includes video)

Being the captain of Team USA women's sitting volleyball team comes with some pressures.  Katie Holloway is up to them including leading the team to the final match in London.

Veterans Use Sport as a rehab tool (includes video)

Sport as a rehab tool seems like a great idea.  It is fun, social, and you can get some fitness.  These United States Veterans use sport as a way to get back into life.  Chris Noack, head of the VA Sports Rehab program, shares his thoughts on why this is an important part of getting back to normal.  

Soccer goalie returns to the field after amputation (includes video)

Brevard College soccer goalie has returned to the field after loosing her leg above the knee in an accident.  Her competitive spirit wouldn't let her sit on the sideline.  

Education

                                                 What is Goalball?

Goalball is a sport which was created specifically for individuals with visual impairments and is high action.

Paralympic Sports Explained

Every wondering what are the actually sports in the Paralympics?  Read on and learn.  

Paralympic Logo Historical Timeline

The logo for the Paralympic games has evolved over the years just as the game have.  Here are a few of the past logos.

                                               Wheelchair Lacrosse  

  
A relative new comer onto the scene for adaptive sports wheelchair lacrosse is gaining momentum



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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown: Early August 2012

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown: Early August 2012

The goal of the "Breakdown" is to feature the best of the web from the recent past as it relates to adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.

For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and anything news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

Video of the day!

Overview of the Canadian Paralympic Committee

Competition Results:

Finland Wins at Goal Ball

Goalball is a sport played by individuals with visual impairments.  Finland has a very strong team which geared up for a potential Paralympic podium by winning the Men's Intercup Goalball match.

Blind Archer Competes in the London Olympics

South Korean archer Im Dong-Hyun is another athlete with a disability who is competing in the Olympics.  He broke his own record last week in the 72 arrow event.  Unfortunately he was knocked out in the next round and didn't advance.  This was the first world record broken at the London 2012 Games.  

Oscar Pistorius Olympic highlights (includes video)

The name and man is now known all over the world.  Watch his ground breaking entrance into the Olympic Track and Field Competition last Saturday.  This race is a great moment in sports history which will be remember for years to come.  

Polish Table Tennis Player competes in Olympics

Natalia Partyka who was born without a right fore arm was very happy with her performance at the London Olympics in Table Tennis. "For me, disability is nothing," she added. "I am playing the same lines as the others. I am doing the same exercises."

Australian sets new world record

Sprinter Evan O'Hanlon has broken his own world record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.83.  O'Hanlon is one to watch in London as he won 3 gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.

Paralympic

IPC website to feature steaming video of London games

The International Paralympic Committee is going to be the first to feature a new web based streaming video system for the London 2012  Paralmypic Games.  This player brings you the games (SMART) Sports Media Action in Real Time.  If your country is not showing the Paralympics on prime Ttime TV this will definitely work.  

New Mobility Magazine "What will London Bring?"

This US based publication has put together a great piece on the Paralympic movement. This is a must read.  “The Paralympic Games sparked the development of disability sport around the world. It is breathtaking to think about how these Games have shaped our own lives and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities across the globe.” -Ann Cody, former Paralympian

Ottobock Commercial

Ottobock has created a great advertisement 

to get you excited about the 2012 London Paralmypics

Is Oscar Pistorius Doping?

The LA Times has published a piece on Oscar Pistorius and the "unfair advantage" of his legs.  Many in the sports world are wondering if his racing in the Olympics is going to open up sporting events to intragration of other athletes with disabilites.  Oscar has been fighting this debate for many years.

11 Athletes with disabilities have competed in the Olympics

All the hype about Oscar Pistorius competing in the Olympic Games is much deserved. Did you know that he is not the first?  There have been athletes with disabilities in the Olympics as far back as 100 years ago.

Eye Candy

Dropping in Teaser

Jeremy McGee is getting after it in the teaser video 

to his full film to yet to come.  With a team of ski mountaineers

he climbed and skied the Bloody Couloir in the Sierra Nevadas

Nike: What's Your Excuse?

Mike Scott wants to know your excuse 

for not getting out and getting active?

Four More Feet

Blind Hiker Randy Pierce and his dog Quinn 

climbing all 48 4000ft peaks in New Hampshire in

one winter season

Blind rider completes the RAGBRI ride (includes video)

Adaptive Sports Iowa fields a cycling team for the famous RAGBRI ride across Iowa each year.  With record heat this year this visually impaired athlete shares her story.

Make a Hero Commercial 

Make a Hero is an organization with a message that

life isn't over if you acquire a disability.  In fact it has just begun.

Warfighter Sports and the Denali Climb

5 Veterans with disabilities share their story about 

their attempt to climb Denali 

Humans

Michael Murry is heading to the Paralympics

Did you know that individuals with intellectual disabilities compete in 3 events at the Paralmypics.  Michael Murry is the only representative from the United States.  He will be racing in the 1500m track event.

Tatiana McFadden is fast (includes video)

Athletes have a very busy schedule getting ready to compete.  Tatiana McFadden shares her experience with training for the wheelchair track event.  Her story is pretty motivational too.

Nick Springer is featured in Vanity Fair

Nick Springer is a champion wheelchair rugby player.  He has a picture and article in the latest edition of Vanity Fair.  Paralympians are popping up all over the place.

Meet the Paralmypic Mascot

This is the cartoon version of the creation of

the Wenlock and Mandeville

Sir Ludwig Guttmann the founder of the Paralympics

The BBC has produced a documentary about the founder of the Paralympics Sir Ludwig Guttman.  This two part series called "The Best of Men" will be shown later this summer in the UK.

Education

How Oscar Pistorius's running blades work

Learn something new.  Like how the prosthetic legs of a Paralympic runner work.  This is amazing technology.

Chris Noack and Sport Rehab for Veterans

Chris Noack is a veteran of the Marine Corps and the director of the Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events.  His blog post is focused on Harnessing the Value of Adaptive Sports for veterans.

Ottobock's Paralympic Exhibition

Paralympic sponsor Ottobock has set up an

interactive exhibition to educate about the Paralympics 

and adaptive sport

Games for Kids in Wheelchairs

All kids have the right to play.  All sports can be adapted with slight modifications.  Here is an article about a few of them.  

Intro to the Skud 18

Two person crew and with a name like Skud 

you know it is going to be fast.  

One of 3 Paralympic class boats

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