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It's here! The 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris are kicking off Aug. 28. So, who should you root for? Check out these quick facts to get to know our competing Team Toyota athletes who are representing Team USA. #ToyotaEmployee https://lnkd.in/ggTWYdg7

Russian athletes win six medals on second day of Paris Paralympics After the two day of competition, Russian athletes have won a total of nine medals PARIS, August 30/ Russian athletes won one gold, one silver and four bronze medals on the second day of the Paris Paralympics. Andrey Kalina became the champion in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB8 race. Vladimir Sotnikov won a silver medal in the men's 100 backstroke S13 race. Swimmers Kirill Pulver, Darya Lukyanenko and Viktoriya Isciulova won bronze medals. Runner Andrey Vdovin came third in the men's 100m T37 race. After day two of the competition, Russian athletes have won a total of nine medals: one gold, three silver and five bronze ones. The Paris Paralympics will end on September 8. Russian athletes are authorized to compete only in neutral status, and their medals will not be taken into account in overall medal count. #business #finance #financialservices

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

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

#ThrowbackThursday The 2024 Paralympic Games may have finished a month ago now but the legacy of ParalympicsGB's success lives on... Back in April 2023, ParalympicsGB and Toyota Motor Corporation UK launched the groundbreaking Every Body Moves initiative to empower disabled people to become active in a way that is right for them. 🏃🧑🦽🧑🏼🦼🦿🏊🚴⚽️🏀 Drawing on the lived experience of disabled people throughout the UK, Every Body Moves is an evolution of the award-winning Parasport powered by the Toyota platform which has grown to become the nation’s largest online destination connecting people with thousands of inclusive sporting and physical activities. Every Body Moves has been developed thanks to a renewed commitment from Toyota to promote inclusive sporting opportunities. It comes at a time when new research on behalf of ParalympicsGB reveals disabled people’s physical activity levels have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis. Find out how to be more active and access adaptive and inclusive sports here - https://lnkd.in/dJsY544j #ParalympicsGB #Toyota #DisabledSports #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveSports #EveryBodyMoves

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

TIME2 CARE. Campaign to have it in part of the Olympic Games INTENT. As humans, we have a mind that can discern, If you have an intent, you have a motive and purpose. Using the power of intention teaches us something that shapes the person that we are becoming. Make chess a social activity. Celebrate achievements. TIME2B. Chess is often considered a psychological sport because it requires a high level of mental focus, strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate and respond to an opponent's moves. Players must manage their emotions, maintain concentration, and make decisions under pressure, all of which are psychological skills. TIMESHARE. In short, Chess teaches us to take action. After all, a game of chess is all about pattern recognition, finding new opportunities, and attacking the opponent. Just think that your problems are your opposing player, and you're Don't sit around and simply tell yourself that it's okay to be weak. 

How Inclusion in Paralympics Can Transform Climbing: Funding and Recognition Discover how inclusion in the Paralympics can have a profound impact on climbing, leading to increased funding and recognition. Explore the potential benefits for athletes in Canada and worldwide, and the opportunities for growth in the sport. #InclusionInParalympics #ClimbingFunding #SportRecognition #AthleteSupport #Paralympics #SportGrowth #SportsFunding #ClimbingCommunity #ClimbingOpportunities #GlobalSports

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🥇Triumph Over Adversity: Hailey Danz Clinches Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games🥇 In an inspiring display of resilience and skill, Wauwatosa’s very own Hailey Danz soared to victory in the women's PTS2 paratriathlon at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This monumental win marks her first gold medal and serves as a testament to the power of determination and perseverance. 🌟 Personal Reflection: I remember watching my first Paralympic event, amazed and deeply moved by the athletes' tenacity and spirit. Hailey's victory brings back that profound feeling of admiration. It reminds us all that challenges, whether physical or mental, can be transformed into triumphs. 🔍 Engaging Element: - Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable? What was your path to overcoming it? - How do stories like Hailey's inspire you in your personal or professional life? Let’s celebrate Hailey’s outstanding achievement and reflect on our own journeys. Share your stories of overcoming challenges in the comments below! #Paralympics2024 #Resilience #Inspiration #Triathlon #Wauwatosa #OvercomingChallenges #AthleteSpirit #GoldMedalAchievements 📷 Image: Hailey Danz in action at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Discover more tips, insights, and resources by visiting our site at https://lnkd.in/gvyUpeG6