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Coaches' and Parents' Perception Regarding Special Olympics' Commitment to the Promotion of Sport for Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Involvement of coaches and parents in the management of sport is critical for athletes with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Aim The study aimed to examine coaches' and parents' views on Special Olympics Malawi's (SOM) dedication to developing sport for ID athletes. Methods This was a qualitative descriptive study.
Ivy Kondowe‐Chinangwa, Thokozani Mzumara, Marie Young   +2 more
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Classification of Wheelchair Athletes in the Paralympic Games: A Critical Study [PDF]

Journal of Islamic Studies, 2004
The classification system used to categorize the wheelchair athletes is considered as the corner stone for the development of wheelchair athletes' performance, as well as for increasing their participation rate in the competitive sports specially in the ...
Abdulhakim J. Al-Matar
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Assessment of Vitamin and Mineral Intakes in Paralympic Athletes in Tabriz, Iran [PDF]

International Journal of Basic Science in Medicine, 2017
Introduction: Paralympic games are the most important competitions for disabled people in the world. Nowadays the role of nutrition is undeniable in physical exercises and the deficiency of micronutrients leads to poor performance by athletes, so our aim
Ramin Amirsasan, Vahid Sari sarraf, Parvane Dolataabadi   +2 more
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Time‐of‐Day Effects on Postural Balance in Blind Children: A Cross‐Sectional Comparative Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The effect of time‐of‐day on postural balance has been documented in sighted children. Given that vision is central to postural control and circadian synchronization, its absence may influence these temporal patterns. To date, the time‐of‐day effect on postural balance in blind children remains unexamined.
Rym Baccouch, Rihab Borji, Rabeb Laatar, Achraf Ammar, Hamdi Chtourou, Haithem Rebai, Sonia Sahli   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parasports for cerebral palsy: Thinking and ‘prescribing’ beyond the Paralympics

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 68, Issue 7, Page 896-902, July 2026.
This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on parasport participation for individuals with cerebral palsy, highlighting key benefits, and providing sport‐specific adaptations that enhance accessibility of parasport. Abstract The landscape of care for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) has evolved far beyond ‘fixing’ impairments toward a life ...
Julia E. Hanes, Joel J. Ewert, Amalie Holmsen‐Wong, Peter Rosenbaum, Ram Mishaal, Dynai Eilig   +5 more
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The Relationship Between Vision and Performance in Swimming Under Simulated Vision Impairment: Establishing an Empirically Driven Minimum Impairment Criteria for Para Swimming

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine &Science in Sports, Volume 36, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Paralympic sport provides tremendous opportunities for individuals with impairment, including vision impairment, but there is controversy about the fairness of competition. Particularly, it remains unclear how much impairment should be necessary to compete.
Daniel Fortin‐Guichard, H. J. C. (Rianne) Ravensbergen, Kai Krabben, Lieske de Wit, Inger Wouters, David L. Mann   +5 more
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Towards Decarbonisation: Reducing Emissions From Transport in Olympic Host Cities

WIREs Climate Change, Volume 17, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games creates both substantial environmental impacts and a window of opportunity for significant climate action through urban transport decarbonisation. Specific economic, policy, and social factors shape interventions undertaken by host city decision‐makers, significantly influencing transport emissions and offering ...
Anais Fabre, Aysin Dedekorkut‐Howes, Millicent Kennelly, Michael Howes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparison of Neuropathic Pain Experiences Among Paralympic Versus Recreational Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

Sports Medicine - Open, 2023
Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) report high levels of neuropathic pain. Current treatment options are primarily pharmaceutical, despite their limited effectiveness. Exercise may reduce neuropathic pain among persons with SCI; however,
Kendra R. Todd, Kenedy Olsen, Gail Hamamoto, Trevor J. Hirschfield, John L. K. Kramer, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis   +5 more
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Navigating the Data Processing Maze: A Systematic Review of Jump Height Calculations Using Force Platforms

European Journal of Sport Science, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Vertical jump height estimates the ability to oppose gravity and lower body neuromuscular performance in athletes and various clinical populations. The use of force platforms for measuring jump height is increasingly popular due to technological advancements and the equipment's relative ease of use in various settings.
Ingrid Eythorsdottir, Øyvind Gløersen, Hannah Rice, Amelie Werkhausen, Gertjan Ettema, Paul Solberg, Gøran Paulsen   +6 more
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Investigating the Predictive Role of Mental Toughness in Resilience and Distress Tolerance of Paralympic Athletes [PDF]

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
Objectives: The outstanding performance of Paralympic athletes improves their quality of life and resilience. The present study explores the role of mental toughness in predicting resilience and distress tolerance in Paralympic athletes.
Mehdi Fakhri, Anahita Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Mohammad Reza Falsafinejad   +2 more
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