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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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