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All eyes are on Paris Olympics & Paralympics this summer...
In our recent Future of Sport survey we looked at how it's playing out with the major forces – from sustainability to fandom – and where sport is changing the rules, for good.
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During the Paris Paralympics, have you seen the white NPA flag go up often and wonder which nation does it represent & which anthem plays when someone from that team wins gold?
👉 NPA stands for 'Neutral Paralympic Athletes' and is used to represent individual athletes from Russia & Belarus, after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) banned the two nation's participation in the Paralympics given the ongoing war
👉 The IPC vets the athletes and only those who have no involvement or affiliation with the war and military are allowed to participate
👉 In Paris, there are 96 participants from Team NPA across 5 sports, majority of them from para-athletics and swimming.
👉 When someone from NPA wins gold, which has happened about 22 times thus far, the Paralympic anthem is played but their medal wins are not officially recorded on the medals table
👉 Similar team structures have been created in the past for representatives from Yugoslavia (1992), East Timor (2000) and refugees & asylees (2016) before an official Refugee Paralympic Team has been created from the 2020 Tokyo Games.
🥇Triumph Over Adversity: Hailey Danz Clinches Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games🥇
In an inspiring display of resilience and skill, Wauwatosa’s very own Hailey Danz soared to victory in the women's PTS2 paratriathlon at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This monumental win marks her first gold medal and serves as a testament to the power of determination and perseverance.
🌟 Personal Reflection:
I remember watching my first Paralympic event, amazed and deeply moved by the athletes' tenacity and spirit. Hailey's victory brings back that profound feeling of admiration. It reminds us all that challenges, whether physical or mental, can be transformed into triumphs.
🔍 Engaging Element:
- Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable? What was your path to overcoming it?
- How do stories like Hailey's inspire you in your personal or professional life?
Let’s celebrate Hailey’s outstanding achievement and reflect on our own journeys. Share your stories of overcoming challenges in the comments below!
#Paralympics2024#Resilience#Inspiration#Triathlon#Wauwatosa#OvercomingChallenges#AthleteSpirit#GoldMedalAchievements
📷 Image: Hailey Danz in action at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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With the 2024 Paris Paralympics well underway and with ParalympicsGB 🇬🇧 currently in second place in terms of medals won 🏅 with 55 medals in total!
The Paralympics isn’t just a parallel event to the Olympics; it’s a powerful reminder that athletic talent comes in all forms. These athletes aren’t just competing - they’re breaking records, challenging stereotypes, and inspiring millions of people around the world.
It is time to shine the spotlight 💡 on why inclusivity in sport matters.
#paralympics2024#parisparalympics#inclusivityinsport#paralympicsgb
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Ice Baths don’t win you Gold Medals!
Resources matter, but they aren't everything.
The latest gear and facilities can help, but in my journey to gold in 2008 and 2016, it was my mindset and my team that made the real difference.
With the Olympics just ended and the Paralympics starting next week, it’s easy for athletes to compare their resources to others.
The same applies in business—too often, we focus on things that aren't important.
Keep it simple. Focus on what truly matters: your mindset, your team, and the process.
The outcomes will follow.
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