2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan Overview: Publications and Documents
Summary
The "2020 Summer Paralympics, Tokyo, Japan" collection on Disabled World features a range of informative publications focused on the Games, showcasing articles, guides, and papers related to the event. Topics include the history of the Paralympics, athlete profiles, and the challenges and triumphs of para-sport. These resources are insightful for anyone interested in the Paralympic movement, particularly individuals with disabilities, seniors, or those seeking to understand adaptive sports. The articles are helpful in highlighting the significance of the Games, offering unique perspectives on inclusion, and providing updates on the athletes and events, many of which are peer-reviewed or well-researched, making them valuable sources of information.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 Third Version Playbooks Guidelines cover details for stakeholder groups to help them complete preparations for traveling to and arriving in Japan, their time at the Games, and their departure from Tokyo. | ||
| COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board discuss impact of COVID-19 pandemic across the Paralympic Movement, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. | ||
| I'mPOSSIBLE Award : Call for Nominations Launched Agitos Foundation launches call for nominations for I'mPOSSIBLE Award, to be presented at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony. | ||
| Wheelchair Basketball May be Removed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games IPC warns International Wheelchair Basketball Federation of possible removal of wheelchair basketball from upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. | ||
| Tickets for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics On-sale from 5th September 2019 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announce international tickets and packages for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be available from Thursday 5th September 2019. | ||
| Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will Transform Japan Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will transform Japanese society and significantly raise awareness of and advance Sustainable Development Goals according to IPC Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Craig Spence. | ||
| Record Live Sports Broadcasts for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics IPC announces a record 21 disciplines from 19 sports will be broadcast live from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. | ||
| Tokyo Paralympics Driving Accessibility Across Japan With 500 days to go, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are already reshaping accessible transport, commercial support, and attitudes toward disability in Japan. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Medal Events Program IPC announces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to feature 4,400 athletes who will compete in 537 medal events. | ||
| Japan Adopts Universal Design for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Japan's government approves Universal Design 2020 Action Plan to create barrier-free, accessible infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Promoting Inclusion and Participation in Asia For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games NFPSC to invest EUR 800,000 into raising awareness and understanding of the Paralympic Movement, and training people within Para sport organisations across Asia over the next four years. | ||
| Improving Accessibility for People with Disabilities - Paralympic Preparations Japan Japan to improve accessibility for people with disabilities as part of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic and Olympic preparations. | ||
| Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: Para-badminton Now Included Para-badminton will make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games after the first 16 sports to be accepted were confirmed. | ||
| 16 Sports Approved to be Included in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - IPC IPC Governing Board approves first 16 sports to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. | ||
| IPC to Discuss Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Sports Program IPC Governing Board will meet in Berlin, Germany, on 7 October to discuss sports to be included in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. |
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