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The Most Successful Athlete in the Paralympic History The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on September 8th. You can see replays of highlights and view results here: https://lnkd.in/gJYz7qVH Today's quote comes from the most decorated athlete in the history of the Paralympics, Trischa Zorn-Hudson. Having won 55 medals (41 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze) and broken 8 world records at the Paralympics in swimming, Trischa Zorn raised the bar for Paralympic athletes. Zorn was an athlete of swimming in every Paralympic Games from 1980 in Arnhem, Netherlands to 2004 in Athens, Greece. In her first games in 1980, she won seven gold medals and collected several more throughout the years. At the 1992 games in Barcelona, she topped the individual medal table with ten gold medals and two silver. She won more medals than any other athlete at the 1996 games in Atlanta with two gold, three silver and three bronze. Throughout the years, she has held eight world records in the 50 m backstroke, 100 m backstroke, 200 m backstroke, 200 m individual medley, 400 m individual medley, 200 m breaststroke, 4×50 m medley relay and 4×50 m free relay. She was inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2012. Today, Zorn is giving back to the sport of swimming through coaching and mentoring other swimmers, from beginners to masters. Trischa was born on June 1, 1964 with aniridia. This is a congenital eye condition caused by a dysfunction in the PAX6 gene, the gene responsible for eye development. This condition causes the eye to stop developing prematurely. The only treatment for aniridia is a surgery involving a synthetic iris replacement, which reduces the amount of light entering the eyes. Before Zorn received surgery, she could only see objects that were a few feet in front of her. After the surgery, her vision improved from 20/1100 to 20/850. The surgery’s main purpose was to help cut down glare from light coming into her eyes. Find more healthy lifestyle inspiration tips, workouts and recipes on my YT channel @starfishstrength. Please consider subscribing, to help me move one step closer to my goal of reaching 1000 subscribers and being able to offer even better content. :) #Motivationalquotes #PositiveMindset #innerstrength #Resilience #inspiringquotes #mentalstrength #fitnesscoach #dreambigger #reachforthestars #dailyinspiration #healthylifestyle #careforothers #bethechange #payitforward #mindsetmatters #powerofperspective #powerofpersistance #fitnessfriday #fitnessforall #gratitudeattitude #starfishstrength #seasyourinnerstar #seizetheday #seastheday #TrischaZorn #teamusa #paralympics #ParisParalympics #selfacceptance #biography #storyofhope

Indian contingent secured 18th rank by winning highest ever medals totalling 29 at just concluded Paris Paralympics 2024. Heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners and entire Indian contingent and it's support teams. This has been greatest show so far by Indian Team Now more about Paralympics : The word “Paralympic” derives from the Greek preposition “para” (beside or alongside) and the word “Olympic”. Its meaning is that Paralympics are the parallel Games to the Olympics and illustrates how the two movements exist side-by-side. Paralympic athletes/sportspersons have an impairment in body structures and functions that lead to a competitive disadvantage in sport. What is the motto of Paralympic? The symbol reflects the Paralympic Motto, “Spirit in Motion,” representing the strong will of every Paralympian. The Paralympic Symbol also emphasises the fact that Paralympic athletes are constantly inspiring and exciting the world with their performances: always moving forward and never giving up. Finally the message for all : While majority of us who are able bodied keep complaining and giving excuses for our failures and our sub- standard performance whereas we have these paralympians who compete at international levels and bring laurels to the country. What is important in life is that "fighting spirit" , that "fire in the belly" to succeed...

🏅After finishing second in the medal table with 124, how have Team GB seen such great Paralympic success? 🇬🇧 The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games marked one of Team GB’s most successful performances in the history of the competition. China finished with 220 medals (94 gold). Team GB finished far ahead of Team USA, and neither team was anywhere near the top of the Paralympic table. 💸 Over the course of the Paris Cycle, UK Sport has invested £315 million ($415.24 million) of government and National Lottery funds across 53 Olympic and Paralympic Sports. 🔑Investment is key - as has been evident from China and GB’s success. 🇺🇸 Will the LA 2028 Paralympic’s see China’s global dominance ended?

Beyond Boundaries: Unleashing Potential at the Paralympics Paris 2024 The Paralympics Paris 2024 stands as a testament to the limitless potential of the human spirit, defying traditional notions of ability and showcasing extraordinary talent. This spectacle highlights that true talent transcends physical boundaries and is rooted deeply within one's resolve and mental strength. By exploring remarkable achievements from the games, this article aims to inspire and redefine the perceptions of ability in sports and beyond. Real-Life Cases Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo: This Brazilian swimmer not only conquered the pool with minimal hand appendages but also captured three gold medals, illustrating the power of determination over physical limitations. Chinese Swimmer's Triumph: With no hands, a Chinese swimmer shattered the 50m freestyle record, a feat that stands as a pinnacle of adaptive sports excellence. Indian Archer's Precision: A 17-year-old Indian woman not only participated but excelled in archery, hitting bull's eyes with her feet with unmatched accuracy, demonstrating that skill can flourish under any circumstance. Visual Excellence in Paraball: Visually impaired athletes engaged in paraball solely through the sound of the ball, showcasing their acute sensory awareness and strategic gameplay. Team Efforts in Wheelchair Rugby: Japan’s historic gold in wheelchair rugby exemplified teamwork and strategy, overcoming physical challenges to clinch a victory on the global stage. Guidelines for Optimal Talent Utilization Embrace Challenges: View physical limitations as opportunities to innovate and excel in new ways. Mental Resilience: Cultivate a strong mental attitude that focuses on capabilities rather than limitations. Continuous Improvement: Always seek to improve and adapt, utilizing every resource to enhance performance and skills. Support Systems: Leverage support from coaches, technology, and community to push boundaries and achieve goals. Inspirational Learning: Draw inspiration from other Paralympians' stories to fuel personal and professional growth. The athletes of the Paralympics Paris 2024 exemplify that talent is not confined by physical constraints but is propelled by the strength of the mind and spirit. Their achievements urge us to reassess our own potential and to strive towards our highest capabilities without restraint. Let their stories be a call to action for all, to not only pursue personal excellence but also to support and celebrate every individual's unique abilities. #Paralympics2024 #BeyondBoundaries #UnleashingPotential #AdaptiveSports #InspirationalAthletes

Beyond Boundaries: Unleashing Potential at the Paralympics Paris 2024 The Paralympics Paris 2024 stands as a testament to the limitless potential of the human spirit, defying traditional notions of ability and showcasing extraordinary talent. This spectacle highlights that true talent transcends physical boundaries and is rooted deeply within one's resolve and mental strength. By exploring remarkable achievements from the games, this article aims to inspire and redefine the perceptions of ability in sports and beyond. Real-Life Cases Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo: This Brazilian swimmer not only conquered the pool with minimal hand appendages but also captured three gold medals, illustrating the power of determination over physical limitations. Chinese Swimmer's Triumph: With no hands, a Chinese swimmer shattered the 50m freestyle record, a feat that stands as a pinnacle of adaptive sports excellence. Indian Archer's Precision: A 17-year-old Indian woman not only participated but excelled in archery, hitting bull's eyes with her feet with unmatched accuracy, demonstrating that skill can flourish under any circumstance. Visual Excellence in Paraball: Visually impaired athletes engaged in paraball solely through the sound of the ball, showcasing their acute sensory awareness and strategic gameplay. Team Efforts in Wheelchair Rugby: Japan’s historic gold in wheelchair rugby exemplified teamwork and strategy, overcoming physical challenges to clinch a victory on the global stage. Guidelines for Optimal Talent Utilization Embrace Challenges: View physical limitations as opportunities to innovate and excel in new ways. Mental Resilience: Cultivate a strong mental attitude that focuses on capabilities rather than limitations. Continuous Improvement: Always seek to improve and adapt, utilizing every resource to enhance performance and skills. Support Systems: Leverage support from coaches, technology, and community to push boundaries and achieve goals. Inspirational Learning: Draw inspiration from other Paralympians' stories to fuel personal and professional growth. The athletes of the Paralympics Paris 2024 exemplify that talent is not confined by physical constraints but is propelled by the strength of the mind and spirit. Their achievements urge us to reassess our own potential and to strive towards our highest capabilities without restraint. Let their stories be a call to action for all, to not only pursue personal excellence but also to support and celebrate every individual's unique abilities. #Paralympics2024 #BeyondBoundaries #UnleashingPotential #AdaptiveSports #InspirationalAthletes

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu won her latest gold at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. That got me thinking – why is there such disparity in the attention from the media and public, the prize money and significance of that gold medal between Olympics and Paralympics… Reflecting on the news coverage of Yip Pin Xiu’s journey of becoming Singapore’s Paralympian, her story of overcoming all odds is a powerful example of self-leadership in the face of adversity, offering valuable reminders to us: 💡 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙨 Instead of seeing her Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which progressively weakens muscles, as a limitation or indulging in self-pity, she recognized her love for swimming, developed it and turned it into her strength.    💡 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 She faced discrimination and isolation growing up, but she faced these external judgements head on, managed to overcome them and used these experiences to build mental toughness and resilience. All of these in addition to the discipline, the challenging journey, the pain and sweat that any competitive sportsman will have to go through.      💡 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 Despite the disparity in recognition between Paralympians and Olympians, she did not allow societal expectations or external validation to define her. She focused on defining her own success and her own goals.     💡 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 Although missing the podium in 2012, she came back stronger, adapting her approach and continued to grow. She bounced back by winning two gold medals at Rio 2016, even after she stayed committed to grow. Her world records and golds in subsequent Paralympics, world championships and Asian Para Games would not have been by stroke of luck. All of us are in life's own Olympics. How we want to participate and ultimately emerge in our ’Olympics' is all up to us.

Interesting insight into the complex classification system in para-sport.

Canada's Powerlifting Paralympic Team: Ready to Soar at Paris 2024 The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris are approaching, and Canada's powerlifting team is gearing up for a stellar performance. With a rich history of success and a talented roster of athletes, Canada aims to build on its past achievements and potentially surpass its medal count. Key highlights: • Experienced athletes like Ashok Malik and Simran Sharma are expected to lead the team • The qualification process has begun, with athletes competing for a spot on the national team • Canada faces stiff competition from powerhouses like China, Ukraine, and Iran As we approach the Games, the Canadian team is focused on perfecting their technique, increasing their strength, and developing a winning strategy. With the support of coaches, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and a passionate fan base, Canada is poised to make a significant impact in the world of powerlifting. Want to learn more about Canada's powerlifting prospects for the 2024 Paralympics? Read our in-depth analysis here: https://lnkd.in/daWgdV3P #Paralympics #Powerlifting #CanadianAthletes #Paris2024 #DisabilitySports

India ended its campaign at Paris Paralympics 2024 with a record 29 medals (beating even the best case projection of 25 by the pundits). Of the 29 medals that India clinched, 7 were gold medals, a first for the country in the history of the Paralympic Games. India better its tally from Tokyo Paralympics by 10 medals. This was a splendid performance from India beating top nations like Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, Argentina, etc. to finish the Paris Para Games among the top 20 countries in the world. It has been a stellar Paralympics for India – 29 medals don’t come easy, and speak of a revolution back home. From a solitary medal in 2012 to 29 just 12 years later is serious progress. The success is attributable to the emergence of women para athletes (winning 12 medals). Before the Paris games, Indian women para athletes had just won medals at the games. A rise in government and private funding along with CSR funding has led to increased participation numbers at the national level which has translated to better performance internationally. For the Paralympic movement to become all-encompassing and sustainable in India, we need to make sure they don’t disappear from the radar. It is not as if they will stop competing, and resurface four years later during the Paralympic Games in LA in 2028. They will compete at the World Championships, Asian Para Games, Commonwealth Games and many other competitions. And it is essential for us to stay with them and ensure media coverage. That’s how the masses will start to identify with them, and the Paralympics and para sport will then become mainstream. While we will all start to move to cricket once the season starts, it will be equally important to follow Olympic and Paralympic sport with the same passion. More coverage means more stories, and that will automatically translate into more corporate support and brand endorsements. With more investment, there will be more athletes that come to the fore, and the number of medals could well touch 40 at LA ’28. Paris 2024 has the potential to be Paralympics’ cricket WC 1983 moment. All of a sudden, there is talk of it everywhere. The PM has made calls to congratulate all the athletes, several felicitation programs and corporate signings have started to take place. We can’t just disappear thinking it is a job well done. The Paralympics don’t come every four years, they come every day, to paraphrase Abhinav Bindra. If we continue to back these men and women and the ones who will emerge on the scene in the next few years, there is every reason to believe India can make it to the top 10 of the medals tally at LA ’28. The foundation has been laid in Paris. Now it is time to build the superstructure, and make sure that the foundation is further strengthened. #paralympics #sports #india #achievement #progress