Sir Ludwig GuttmannFounder of the Paralympic Games Sir Ludwig Guttmann was born on July 3, 1899 to an Orthodox, Jewish family. He was the eldest child. He joined the Accident Hospital in Konigshuttle in 1917. In 1918, he began his studies in the medical faculty at the University of Breslau. He worked in Nazi Germany […]
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Travelling in London for the Paralympic Games was quite an adventure. My sole purpose at the Games was to report about the Bermudian Paralympian Jessica Lewis, who competed in the Wheelchair Track Events there. However, aside from that I also observed other issues like accessibility on transport, especially during this special sporting event. Overall, it […]
The Olympics, Paralympics, and Special Olympics are three distinct sporting events, each with its own unique focus and criteria. OlympicsParticipants: Able-bodied athletes from around the world.Focus: Elite performance and competition across a wide range of sports.Frequency: Held every four years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ParalympicsParticipants: Athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual disabilities.Focus: High-level […]
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