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The sport movement for persons with a disability has changed dramatically over the last decades with even more changes ahead. Public awareness has increased. More and more individuals with a disability of all ages find interest in sport. Sport programmes and opportunities worldwide have increased in scope and number as well. Overall, sport has become a viable option for individuals with a disability. [Full story]


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The Evolution of Paralympic Games The Evolution of Paralympic GamesIn 1948, Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized a sports competition involving World War II veterans with a spinal cord injury in Stoke Mandeville, England. More>>

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Paralympic Classification Guide

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Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Partners

Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Partners

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