Paralympics Games

Introduction:

Paralympics History:

Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, worked in Stoke Mandeville Hospital is contributed a sport event with old patients, injured by spinal cord, of World War II in 1948. The Games are resumed at the same place in 1952. The Stoke Mandeville Games are pioneered to make the Paralympics. 

• In 1960, the first Paralympic Games are conducted in Rome.
• There are 400 athletes are contributed in the Summer Paralympic Games in 1960.
• Above 4200 athletes are participated in 2008 Beijing Olympics.
• In 2001, Both the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committees are signed in an agreement to conduct the both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games at same venue from 2012.
• Now, International Paralympic Committee is renamed as the “Paralympic Movement”. The Paralympic Movement conducts both the summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
• The Paralympic Movement slogan is “Spirit in Motion”.
• The Paralympics are held for the best athletes around the world with various disabilities.
• Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, says, “The Paralympic Movement inspires people both with and without a disability to interact in the same global family, enjoy equal social rights and build a harmonious world together.”

Misconduct controversies in Paralympics:

In 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, the Spanish Basketball ID Team is misconduct to enter the non-disabled athletes. The athletes were suspended by the International Paralympic Games.

Summer Paralympic Games:

Summer Paralympic Games:

• The 2012 Summer Paralympics will be held in London, United Kingdom.
• The 2008 Summer Paralympics is held in Beijing, China.
• The 2004 Summer Paralympics is held in Athens, Greece.
• The 2000 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Sydney, Australia.
• The 1996 Summer Paralympics is held in Atlanta, United States.
• The 1992 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Barcelona, Spain.
• The 1988 Summer Paralympics is held in Seoul, South Korea.
• The 1984 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom and New York, United States.
• The 1980 Summer Paralympics is held in Arnhem, Netherlands.
• The 1976 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Toronto, Canada.
• The 1972 Summer Paralympics is held in Heidelberg, West Germany.
• The 1968 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Tel Aviv, Israel.
• The 1964 Summer Paralympics is held in Tokyo, Japan.
• The 1960 Summer Paralympics is hosted in Rome, Italy.

The Summer Paralympic Sport Events:

1. Athletics (track and field)
2. Boccia
3. Cycling
4. Equestrian
5. Football 5-a-side
6. Football 7-a-side
7. Goalball
8. Judo
9. Powerlifting
10. Rowing
11. Sailing
12. Shooting
13. Swimming
14. Table Tennis
15. Volleyball (sitting)
16. Wheelchair basketball
17. Wheelchair fencing
18. Wheelchair rugby
19. Wheelchair tennis

Winter Paralympic Games:

Winter Paralympic Games:

• The 2014 paralympics games will be held in Sochi, Russia.
• The 2010 paralympics games is held in Vancouver, Canada.
• The 2006 paralympics games is held in Turin, Italy.
• The 2002 paralympics games is held in Salt Lake City, United States.
• The 1998 paralympics games is hosted in Nagano, Japan.
• The 1994 paralympics games is hosted in Lillehammer, Norway.
• The 1992 paralympics games is held in Albertville, France.
• The 1988 paralympics games is held in Innsbruck, Austria.
• The 1984 paralympics games is hosted in Innsbruck, Austria.
• The 1980 paralympics games is hosted in Geilo, Norway.
• The 1976 paralympics games is held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.

The Winter Paralympic Sport Events:

• Alpine skiing
• Ice sledge hockey
• Nordic skiing
• Biathlon
• Cross-country skiing
• Wheelchair curling

World Record:

A Norwegian, Ragnhild Myklebust is held the record to get 17 Gold medals out of 22 in the Winter Paralympic Games. Ragnhild Myklebust is participated and won the medals in various events in 1988, 1992, 1994 and 2002.