#Paraathletes hashtag - Bluesky

@fndfl.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Winter Paralympics are underway, showcasing incredible athletes competing in adaptive winter sports. Follow the schedule and learn more: www.olympics.com/en/milano-co...
#WinterParalympics #AdaptiveSports #ParaAthletes

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Simon Krause

@simonkrause.bsky.social

1 month ago

The #WinterParalympics and #Paraathletes in general are a true inspiration and testament of ambition and joy of life! The passion and skill are just mind-blowing. It should be the prime sporting event in the calendar! Good luck to all competing and I hope the attention will shift to the athletes.

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Gregory Rothman

@gregoryrothman.bsky.social

5 months ago

This image is a dynamic, impressionistic photograph capturing wheelchair racers during the 2025 Chicago Marathon. 🌀 Motion and Technique The image is dominated by smooth, painterly streaks of blues, purples, and warm tones, created through a long exposure or intentional camera movement. This technique blurs the athletes and their racing wheelchairs, emphasizing their speed and energy rather than fine detail. The racers appear as flowing shapes, suggesting forward momentum. 🏁 Subject and Composition At the center, several wheelchair racers can be discerned, their powerful arm movements and aerodynamic racing chairs forming fluid arcs. Although their faces and details are not sharply defined, the intensity of their effort is implied through the layered motion. 🌆 Background Elements The warm, softly glowing dots in the upper background resemble string lights or urban light reflections, contributing to the city marathon atmosphere. The background remains blurred but adds depth, placing the racers in a real-world environment without distracting from their motion. ✨ Overall Impression Rather than freezing a single moment, this photograph captures the feeling of movement and competition, transforming a sports event into an abstract visual narrative. It conveys both athleticism and artistry, celebrating the marathon’s energy and the racers’ drive Photo credit: Gregory Rothman 2025

Some elite para marathoners zoom past at speeds of around 20mph during the Chicago Marathon.

#HumansOfBlueSky #ColorADay #YellowThu #UrbanGaze #ChicagoMarathon #ParaAthletes #Eastcoastkin #PhotoOfTheDay #PhotoHour #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography

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JSAMS

@jsamsofficial.bsky.social

8 months ago

Original Research 🔍

Injury and illness data in #Paraathletes is often collected at major events, but year-round insights are scarce. This 124-week study highlights their #prevalence, burden, and links to #athletedemographics and training.
👀 Read: zurl.co/fWqCq

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All Namibian News

@namibiannews.bsky.social

9 months ago

Para athletes ready for Region 5 Games Erasmus Shalihaxwe Special Olympics Namibia has announced the para-athletes who will represent the country at the upcoming African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. This year marks the first time that para-athletes will officially be included in the Youth Games. The event will feature various sports codes and is expected to be a milestone for inclusion in regional youth sport. Special Olympics Namibia welcomed the move, saying it is a historic step toward equality in sport. “We’re thrilled to introduce our incredible athletes who will be representing Namibia at the 11th AUSC Region 5 Youth Games, hosted across Windhoek and Swakopmund from 4 to 13 July 2025. These amazing young athletes have been giving their all in training camps at Rietfontein, pushing boundaries with spirit-filled effort and unwavering dedication in every session. Let’s rally behind them,” the organisation said. They said the games are important for the athletes, as they promote inclusion and create more opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. “They amplify visibility. Namibia’s athletes compete on a massive stage, gaining recognition and shedding barriers. They inspire unity by participating alongside other youth athletes. Our team is breaking stereotypes and building lifelong connections. Come out and show your love. Every clap, hashtag, and message helps empower these champions as they represent inclusion, courage, and Namibian pride,” they added. Last week, AUSC organisers launched a language guide to help stakeholders communicate respectfully and accurately when speaking about athletes with disabilities. The guide supports dignitaries, broadcasters, newsrooms, and others in using empowering and inclusive language. It includes key terminology related to parasport, Special Olympics, and inclusive youth sport. The guide is part of the “Making Noise campaign, a learning process aimed at building a culture of belonging, dignity, and equal visibility. “The Making Noise campaign is an inclusive and participatory process designed to disrupt the silence and marginalisation surrounding disability sports by elevating the voices, stories, and visibility of athletes with disabilities,” the guide states. The games will take place from 4 to 13 July 2025 in Windhoek and Swakopmund.

#ParaAthletes #SpecialOlympics #InclusionInSports #Region5Games #YouthSports

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Connie Golds

@campdiva.bsky.social

1 year ago

Today's blog is less about board meetings and more about Black Belts—but the lesson is just as powerful.
These para-athletes remind us all what it means to do hard things and not quit. Read to be inspired —and maybe help them get to the tournament?
#ParaAthletes #DoHardThings #InclusionMatters

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Stirling Highland Games

@stirlinggames.bsky.social

1 year ago

Enjoy watching our Adaptive competition at Stirling Highland Games.

Visit Scotland Check List 2025

✅ Buy tickets to #SHG25 www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/product-category/ticket/
🗓️ Sat 16th Aug
🕙 10:00 to 17:00
📍 Stirling Sports Village

🔎 #explorestirling #culture #paraathletes