Tag: Paralympics
Who are the greatest Paralympians of all time?
Thousands of elite athletes have made it to the Paralympics Games. But who are the greatest Paralympians? And how would you decide?
Paris is adding another page to Paralympic history but what will its legacy be?
The Paralympics have evolved from an archery competition between hospital wards to a global mega-event, but what will the Paris legacy be?
The Paris Olympics celebrated the gender-equal games. The picture isn’t so rosy for women Paralympians
Just 19% of women with disability are regularly involved in organised sport, which is a big concern nine years before the Brisbane Paralympics.
Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?
Athletes can spend four years preparing for an Olympic or Paralympic games. For those who don’t achieve their goals, the disappointment can be crushing.
Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: how fans can best cope with sleep deprivation during major overseas events
Many sports fans will suffer sleep deprivation as they stay up to watch the Olympics but there are ways to minimise it and bounce back after the closing ceremony.
Brand Olympics: do the famous rings deliver value to host countries?
What makes the Olympics’ five rings such a powerful brand, and do they deliver value for host nations?
From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?
As world sports fans zero in on Paris ahead of the Olympics, what should Brisbane’s games organisers look to learn ahead of the 2032 event?
Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?
Most Olympic stadiums, venues and structures continue to be used long after the games finish. But how are they used and what happened to the venues that have fallen into disuse?
Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?
In sports-mad Australia, the Olympics are always a huge deal. But does this interest result in increased sports participation?
How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?
From what sports you can watch with an old aerial, to what apps you’ll see when you switch on a new smart TV – sports lovers can expect big changes ahead.