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Equality, Diversity and Migration in Sport

Disability sport and opportunities for women

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Ludwig Guttmann and the Stoke Mandeville Games of 1948, the first Paralympics, ParaSport, London 2012, barriers for disabled people and women, inclusive sport, women at the Olympics, equal prize money at Wimbledon and women's football.

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How did disability sport grow from Stoke Mandeville to the Paralympics and the ParaSport movement?

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How has inclusive sport helped disabled people, and what milestones mark women's Olympic history?

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How far has women's sport progressed, and what barriers have women faced?

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  1. 1

    Who founded the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948?

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    Sir Ludwig Guttmann founded the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948. The Games began as sport for injured servicemen in rehabilitation.

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    When were the first Paralympic Games held?

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    The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960.

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    What is meant by the ParaSport movement?

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    The ParaSport movement is the organised growth of competitive sport for disabled athletes. The movement promotes disability sport from grassroots to the Paralympics.

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    How did London 2012 affect attitudes to disability sport?

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    The London 2012 Paralympics drew large crowds and wide television coverage. The coverage raised awareness and changed many people's views of disabled athletes.

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    What barriers to sport still face many disabled people?

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    Many facilities and transport links are not fully accessible. Specialist coaching and equipment can also be scarce and expensive.

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    How has adapted and inclusive sport improved opportunities?

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    Adapted rules and equipment let disabled people play sports such as wheelchair basketball. Inclusive sessions let disabled and non-disabled people play together.

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