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2024 Paris Paralympics – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1 [1]

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Date: 2024-08-27 19:17:19+00:00

(AP Photo/Caleb Craig) August 27, 2024 Paralympic classification isn’t just a way to organize sports – it also affects athletes’ experience The classification system is meant to ensure all athletes have a fair and equitable chance at achieving success. However, for some athletes, the process of getting classified can itself be damaging.

Joel Marklund/AAP Image/OIS/IOC August 27, 2024 What challenges do Paralympic athletes face compared to their Olympic peers? Many Paralympic athletes have overcome significant obstacles to reach Paris, including funding, accessibility and high-performance training.

AAP Image/Supplied by Queensland government August 18, 2024 What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘ climate-positive ’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits Brisbane is aiming to be the first Olympic Games host to make carbon savings greater than the emissions the event produces. That’s easier said than done, so what’s the plan to achieve this goal?

(AP Photo/Daniel Cole) August 15, 2024 Why aren’t the Olympics and Paralympics combined into one Games? The reasoning goes beyond logistics Olympic host cities must maintain the momentum from the Olympics and ensure Paralympic athletes receive the recognition they deserve for their sporting successes.

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