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

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

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.

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According to Nielsen data, the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games experienced a 125% increase in viewership from home in the U.S. compared to the Tokyo Paralympics. In Forbes, read more about progress in viewership, controversies and challenges, and what lies ahead for 2028.

📣 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 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

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

In 100 days the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 will begin, and around 4,400 Para athletes will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports over 11 days of competition. To mark this date and to facilitate your research on the topic of the Paralympic Games, we are happy to share with you some interesting resources: - ZOOM-IN page on the Olympic World Library: https://lnkd.in/eTDrDGKE You will find there the most relevant resources to delph into the evolution of sport for athletes with an impairment, from the first competition for wheelchair athletes in 1948 (the Stoke Mandeville Games), to the creation of the International Paralympic Committee in 1989 and the historical “One Bid, One City” agreement signed in 2001, meaning that the staging of the Paralympics is automatically included in the bid for the Olympic Games. - Official website about Paralympic Games Paris 2024: https://lnkd.in/eKSKJ2n7 - 100 days to go: top things to know about Paralympic Games Paris 2024 https://lnkd.in/d6ZWcXmP #Paris2024 #OlympicStudies #ParalympicGames #IPC #OlympicWorldLibrary

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