Tag: Paralympics
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Starting Light: A New Dawn for Deaflympics with Inclusive Tech
Opening the Gate to Inclusive Sports In a bid to make elite sports more accessible and inclusive, the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics will feature the groundbreaking Starting Light device. Aimed at aligning the start of races with the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes, the technology uses a visible cue to supplement or replace the traditional…
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South Africa Announces Bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympics, Aiming to Make Africa Historical Host
South Africa Eyes a Historic Olympic Bid South Africa has announced its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, signaling a bold push to bring the world’s biggest multi-sport event to the African continent for the first time. The government disclosed the plans on Thursday, framing the bid as a…
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South Africa Bids for 2036 Olympics: Africa’s First Host
South Africa Announces Olympic Bid for 2036 or 2040 South Africa has announced plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a move the government says would mark a historic milestone as the first host nation on the African continent. The announcement, confirmed by government officials on Thursday, signals a strategic…
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South Africa Sets Sights on 2036 or 2040 Olympic Bid
South Africa Announces Bid to Host 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games In a move that would mark a historic milestone for the continent, the South African government revealed plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The announcement, made as Cape Town contemplates its place as a potential host city, signals…
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Catherine Debrunner clinches her 3rd World Gold in New Delhi 1500m
Debrunner seals 3rd World Gold in New Delhi Catherine Debrunner, the Thurgovian star of Swiss para-athletics, wrapped up a remarkable World Championships in New Delhi by taking gold in the 1500m, clocking 3’16.81 in the T54 category. The 30-year-old sprinted to the front with authority, maintaining control through the final lap and crossing the finish…
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IPC Lifts Russia and Belarus Restrictions for Paralympics — Reactions Across Europe
Overview: IPC ends restrictions on Russia and Belarus The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided to lift all restrictions against Russia and Belarus, allowing athletes from the two countries to compete in the Paralympics under their own flags. The decision was announced at the IPC General Assembly in Seoul on a Saturday vote that tied…
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IPC Lifts Russia and Belarus Restrictions for Paralympics
IPC decision shocks the sports world The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has voted to remove all restrictions on Russia and Belarus, a move that will allow athletes from both countries to compete in the Paralympics under their own flags. The decision was announced at the IPC’s general assembly in Seoul, with 111 delegates voting in…
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Russia and Belarus Allowed to Compete in Paralympics
Controversial Return of Russia and Belarus to Paralympics In a significant decision made during the ongoing congress of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Seoul, South Korea, a majority vote has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the upcoming Paralympics. This decision has sparked considerable debate and dissent, particularly among Nordic countries.…
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Ryssland och Belarus får tävla i Paralympics
Återkomsten av Ryssland och Belarus till Paralympics Under den pågående kongressen i Seoul, Sydkorea, beslutade den internationella paralympiska kommittén att åter välkomna Ryssland och Belarus till Paralympics. Omröstningen, som slutade med röstsiffrorna 91–77, speglar en delad opinion bland medlemsländerna, där Sverige och övriga nordiska länder röstade emot beslutet. Åsa Llinares Norlin, ordförande för Sveriges paralympiska…
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Ryssland och Belarus återvänder till Paralympics
Ryssland och Belarus återvänder till Paralympics Under den pågående kongressen för Internationella paralympicskommittén i Seoul, Sydkorea, togs det kontroversiella beslutet att återigen välkomna Ryssland och Belarus till Paralympics. Detta beslut röstades fram med 91 röster för och 77 emot, vilket ledde till en delad opinion bland medlemsländerna. Sverige och övriga nordiska länder röstade emot beslutet,…