Natalie Doman

    Discuss if you think the ban of Russia and Belarus from the last few Paralympic Games is fair and in alignment with the IPC values...do you think the IPC is making the right decision?  -  Controversial but important reaction to the geopolitical scenario following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from the most recent Paralympic Games has drawn much debate. The IPC first permitted these athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the 2022 Winter Paralympics; however, following protests and threats of boycotts from other countries, it changed its mind. Though this suspension was eventually reversed on procedural grounds, the IPC subsequently suspended National Paralympic Committees for both countries for failing to maintain ideals of fair play and ethical behavior. Most recently, the IPC decided to let Neutral Paralympic Athletes from Russia and Belarus compete at the Paris 2...

  The Beginning  - https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/out-of-the-shadows-events-leading-to-the-founding-of-special-olympics?locale=en Specifically, the article highlights the essential role that the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation and Eunice Kennedy Shriver played in the establishment of the Special Olympics. It also provides an overview of the historical timeline and significant milestones that led to the establishment of the Special Olympics. It describes the early lobbying for people who have intellectual disabilities, the innovative financing for research, the legislative support, and the eventual development of the Special Olympics, which culminated in the inaugural Games being held in 1968. Camp Shiver  - https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/camp-shriver?locale=en One may trace the origins of Special Olympics back to Camp Shriver, which was established by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the early 1960s with the purpose of providing children ...

Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics Games  - https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024 With more than 4,400 competitors competing in 549 medal events across 22 sports, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which took place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, was the first time France hosted this renowned event. A record 29 medals were won by Indian competitors, and Hunter Wood hall of the USA took home the gold. The contests were held against iconic settings such as the Eiffel Tower, and one of the most memorable moments was when athletes proposed in the "City of Love."  Q&A with IPC President: Paris 2024 will be revolutionary  - https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024/news/qa-ipc-president-paris-2024-will-be-revolutionary The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, which will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, are expected to be historic since they will have the first Opening Ceremony outdoors of a stadium along the famous Champs-Élysées. With over 4,400 competitors p...