The 2012 Paralympics: Inspire a Generation

London 2012 Paralympics Motto: Inspire a generation london The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. Backtrack 10 The conception of the Paralympics is credited to German neurologist Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, who organized the pioneer competitive venue for disabled athletes. The competition was dubbed as the 1948 International Wheelchair Games and coincided with that year's Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. From its modest beginnings, the Paralympic Games is now one of the world's most anticipated sporting events. It is under the helm of the International Paralympics Committee (IPC) in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (10C). Breakthroughs 1960 1976 1988 2001 2012 Rome Seoul London The first Paralympics Games that allowed participation of non-war Seoul Paralympics was the first to be staged immediately after the Summer Olympics, and using the latter's venues and facilities. The 14th Paralympics Games is the second largest multi-sport event ever held within the United Kingdom. veterans was held in Rome. Toronto 000 The committee welcomed athletes who were not in wheelchairs. This redraft of the tournament's The partnership between governing rules paved the way to the increased the IPC and 1OC was number of participating athletes and countries. formalized in 2001. Facts Paralympic Paralympics was coined from the Greek word "para" which means "alongside", and used as the prefix for the word Olympics. The Paralympics Games symbol incorporates three colors, namely, red, green, and blue, which are deemed as the most represented colors in national flags. The colors mimic the shape of the Latin text for "I move": Agito. "Spirit in Motion" is the Paralympics Movement's guiding slogan. Braille and English texts are etched The highest ranking countries in the history of the Paralympics are: on the Paralympics medals. There are athletes who compete in both Olympics and Paralympics event. One such USA Germany athlete is mmer Natalie du Toit of South Africa. Rowing is the most recent addition to the 2,101 Medals 1587 Medals Paralympics list of events. Great Bretain Boccia and Goalball are Paralympics events, 张 tailored for athletes with cerebral palsy and visual impairment, respectively. 1447 Medals There are six Paralympics categories Amputee, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, Spinal Cord Injuries, Intellectual Disability, and Les Autres *Les Autres is comprised of athletes who do not fit into the aforementioned distinctions. Popular Paralympics Events B さ Archery Swimming Athletics Wheelchair Events Cycling Equestrian Judo Inspire to Aim Inspire to Reach Inspire to Run Inspire to Push Inspire to control Inspire to Inspire to Move conquer Noteworthy athletes Oscar Pistorius Javier Ochoa Sarah Storey Also known as the Blade Runner, this This gold medalist was once a Tour This swimmer-turned-cyclist has South African double-amputee has de France cyclist. He was badly seven gold medals under her belt. an unprecedented three gold medals in three different athletics events. injured after a road accident, hence his crossover to the Paralympics. Lee Pearson Chantal Benoit Thrice decorated with the gold One of the most renowned players medal from the last three in women's wheelchair basketball. Paralympics, this British rider is She has also competed in four other poised for more podium glory. Paralympics events. Inspire a Generation The London Summer Paralympics 2012 opened on August 29. The events will run until the 9th of September. This is the 14th Paralympics installment, and the first to incorporate Intellectual Disability (ID) as part of the game categories. Stats that Matter: The Paralympics will have 20 sports in 21 disciplines, and 471 divisions. ち さ S 方方 Cycling Equestrian Football 5-a-side Football 7-a-side Archery Athletics Восcia Goalball Judo Powerlifting Sailing Table tennis Rowing Shooting Swimming Volleyball Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair fencing basketball rugby tennis The various Paralympics The projected number of spectators for the opening ceremony is 80,000 events amount to a total of TICKET 1.5 million tickets 1,200 4,200 6,000 media personnel technical officials athletes 150 471 The events will be held participating nations medals up for grabs. in 20 different venues. What's your excuse... Sources: www.london2012.com/paralympics http://ukinukraine.fco.gov.uk/en/visiting-uk/london-2012-olympics/paralympics http://wellcommons.com/groups/independence-inc/2012/aug/14/10-fun-facts-about-the-paralympics/ www.wikipedia.org www www.alltimemedical.com Courtesy of: facebook. www.facebook.com/alltimemedical?v=app_6009294086 ALLTIME MEDI CAL twitter @AlITimeMedical Blog www.alltimemedicalblog.com Produced by www.optimaltargeting.com