by admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
When you’re watching the medal ceremonies at the Paralympics, you might notice that some of the podiums are a little more filled than others. That’s because for several sports, the athletes aren’t the only ones up there: Paralympic guides also make the podium—and...
by admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
Many elite athletes plan their pregnancies around huge events like the Paralympics or Olympics. But Grinham and her partner, Christopher Greenan, chose to pursue having a baby now even though she knew it might mean she’d be far along by the time she got to Paris, she...
by admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
Chances are you’ve either played or witnessed others enjoying bocce at the park: While it may look deceptively simple, it’s a sport that requires dexterity, concentration, and oftentimes teamwork.All that and more will be on display in Paris, where athletes will be...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
Aoki, who was born with a nerve disorder and can’t feel his hands or feet, was already playing wheelchair basketball at a facility called the Courage Center in Minnesota when he saw the movie at age 15. “I was, like ‘Oh my God—they’re crashing into each other, they’re...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
The devices they use, also called tappers, are typically homemade; there’s no standard kind. American Anastasia Pagonis, for example, cuts up a pool noodle, covers it with tape, and attaches it to the end of a pole, as she demonstrates in her Instagram reel. Others...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
From the mass congregation of the world’s best athletes to nail-biting competitions held in iconic venues, the Paralympics mirror the Olympics in a bunch of ways. But, there are a few key differences. One prime example: The sport of goalball, which is completely...