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Video of the Day
Table tennis point at the London 2012 Paralympic Games that will blow you away
After loosing his wife and eight children in the January 2010 earthquake this man has beat the odds and represented Haiti in the Paralympics.
Committed to change these young leaders have been recognized and were given the honor to carry the Paralympic Torch.
Rwanda has a Men's Sitting Volleyball Team which is making history. They are also spreading the message in Rwanda that they are superstars.
At the Paralympic Games not everyone wins. In fact there is the same if not greater agony of defeat experienced during the games. Here is one athletes perspective.
With the number of women doubling in competition at the Paralympic games there is a generation of young women and girls who are being influenced by these games. Tatiana McFadden is one athlete who's accomplishments are not going unnoticed.
With 55 total medals which 41 are gold, Trischa Zorn is a Paralympian with a rich history in success. Although if you were to ask her you wouldn't know it.
These US Military Veterans learning to ski powder in Vail Colorado
The controversial race which Oscar Pistorius lost in the final 20 meters
This new sport is lead by the National Adaptive Sliding Sports Association
Matt was always overlooked when it came to sports. This viral video will prove that he has the heart to make it happen.
The US Women's Sitting Volleyball Team needs strong leadership. Enter Katie Holloway who has led the team to two silver medals at the past two Paralmypics.
The Grand Teton is one challenging peak to ascend. Nancy Stevens attitude is "not seeing obstacles to success, only the potential for success"
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International
Haitian Earth Quake Victim Competes in Paralympics
After loosing his wife and eight children in the January 2010 earthquake this man has beat the odds and represented Haiti in the Paralympics.
Young Leaders Changing the Face of Disability Sports
Committed to change these young leaders have been recognized and were given the honor to carry the Paralympic Torch.
Rwandan Stars Compete at the Paralympics
Rwanda has a Men's Sitting Volleyball Team which is making history. They are also spreading the message in Rwanda that they are superstars.
Paralympics
Josh George on a Lesson in Loss
At the Paralympic Games not everyone wins. In fact there is the same if not greater agony of defeat experienced during the games. Here is one athletes perspective.
Women Inspiring the Fight for Gold
With the number of women doubling in competition at the Paralympic games there is a generation of young women and girls who are being influenced by these games. Tatiana McFadden is one athlete who's accomplishments are not going unnoticed.
The Greatest Paralympian of Them All
With 55 total medals which 41 are gold, Trischa Zorn is a Paralympian with a rich history in success. Although if you were to ask her you wouldn't know it.
Eye Candy
Veterans Ski Powder
These US Military Veterans learning to ski powder in Vail Colorado
Men's 200m T44 Final
The controversial race which Oscar Pistorius lost in the final 20 meters
Adaptive Bob Sledding
This new sport is lead by the National Adaptive Sliding Sports Association
Humans
Matt Woodrum is one incredible kid
Matt was always overlooked when it came to sports. This viral video will prove that he has the heart to make it happen.
Katie Holloway Captains the Team
The US Women's Sitting Volleyball Team needs strong leadership. Enter Katie Holloway who has led the team to two silver medals at the past two Paralmypics.
First Blind Accent of the Grand Teton
The Grand Teton is one challenging peak to ascend. Nancy Stevens attitude is "not seeing obstacles to success, only the potential for success"
Education
Children's Book about the Paralympics
The Canadian Paralympic Team has produced a children's book called Kids of Action. It can be downloaded as an audio book or E-Book.
How Technology is transforming the Paralympics
Most adaptive sports for persons with physical disabilities involve equipment which is always evolving and getting better everyday. Here are a few examples.
Wheelchair Fencing
A Paralympic sport which gets right to the point.
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