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Section C: Olympic Games: a global perspective

Explore the impactful role of the Paralympics alongside the Olympics, fostering integration, showcasing abilities, and promoting positive attitudes towards disabilities. Discover how legislation, improved systems, and enhanced funding have enhanced the global sports landscape.

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Section C: Olympic Games: a global perspective

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  1. Section C: Olympic Games: a global perspective 9. Discrimination

  2. Syllabus • The changing role of women throughout the Olympics • Expansion of events which now cater for all races • Introduction and importance of the Paralympics

  3. Importance of the Paralympics • Given importance alongside Olympic games • Host city bids for both at the same time • Avenue for development of positive attitudes towards people with disabilities • Avenue for integration and inclusion of people with disabilities • Showcase for people with disabilities to show their ability • To give people with disabilities role models • Promote the ethics of inclusion in sporting society • Use the word Paralympic meaning parallel • Another opportunity to bring nations together

  4. Gaining impetus • Legislation and policies have changes attitudes and social understanding • Public / voluntary bodies put provision for disabled sport in place • Improved classification system developed • Games now held at same venue • Takes advantage of facilities / technology / expertise • Equity now part of bidding process for games • Sports have been devised for disabled • More funding available • Games now used as a showcase for disability / role models

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