2008 Summer Paralympics: News and Information: Publications and Documents
Summary
The Disabled World (DW) database titled "2008 Summer Paralympics: News and Information" features articles and publications that provide detailed coverage of the Beijing Paralympic Games, highlighting record-breaking performances, athlete participation, and the event's social impact. Topics include the achievements of athletes, such as breaking 339 Paralympic and 279 world records, the inclusion of five new countries, and China's dominance in the medal tally. The publications delve into the significance of the Games in promoting accessibility, equality, and integration through sports. These resources are insightful for individuals with disabilities, seniors, caregivers, and professionals seeking to understand the evolution of adaptive sports and their broader societal implications.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Paralympics Final Day 17 September 2008 The Chinese sports delegation has accomplished its goal at the Beijing Paralympic Games with fine sports performance and spirits. | ||
| Results from Beijing China Paralympic Games 16 September 2008 News and results from the second last day of the 2008 Paralympic Games action in Beijing China. | ||
| Results Paralympics Beijing 15 September 2008 The United States had another four gold winner in Jessica Long who fell short in an effort for a fifth gold Sunday and finished fifth in the 50 freestyle. | ||
| Paralympic Games Results Beijing China 14 September 2008 South African Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit won her fifth gold of the Beijing Paralympics Sunday. | ||
| Beijing China Paralympic Games Results 13 September 2008 Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius won his second gold of the Paralympics Saturday to keep his triple sprint dream alive. | ||
| World Paralympic Results 12 September 2008 World Paralympic records have been smashed in the pool and on the track and the host nation China is rapidly pulling away at the lead of the medal tally. | ||
| Beijing Paralympic Results 11 September 2008 Irishman Derek Malone was banned from the Paralympics because authorities deemed him not disabled enough. | ||
| Paralympic Games Results 10 September 2008 Forty six paralympic medal events were contested Wednesday with 17 in track and field leading the way. | ||
| Paralympic Results 9 September 2008 Australia claimed five medals on the third day of competition at the Beijing Paralympics with Heath Francis winning the only gold in track and field. | ||
| Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Final Results Final results and medal tally for 2008 Paralympic games in China. | ||
| Paralympic Games 2008 Changes Attitudes to Disabilities More than 4000 competitors from nearly 150 countries and regions are battling for 472 gold medals in 20 Paralympic sports at the 2008 Paralympic Games. |
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