CLEAN : London Paralympic Games marks

The video discusses the significance of Stoke Mandeville in the Paralympic movement, highlighting its rich history and the role of sports in rehabilitation. It shares a personal journey of discovering wheelchair basketball and the Paralympic spirit. The narrative covers the evolution of the Paralympic Games from Rome 1960 to London 2012, and the ongoing efforts for the Sochi Winter Games. It emphasizes the transformative power of sports for people with disabilities and the inspiration drawn from these experiences.

What is the significance of Stoke Mandeville in the context of the Paralympic movement?

• It is where the first Olympic Games were held.

• It is known for its rich history in the Paralympic movement.

• It is a famous tourist destination.

• It is the birthplace of the modern marathon.

How did the speaker first get involved with wheelchair basketball?

• By visiting Stoke Mandeville and experiencing the Paralympic spirit.

• Through a school sports program.

• By watching it on television.

• Through a family member who played the sport.

Who was Dr. Ludwig Guttmann and what was his contribution?

• A famous athlete who won multiple Paralympic medals.

• A doctor who started the spinal units and promoted sport in rehabilitation.

• An organizer of the first Olympic Games.

• A coach for the national wheelchair basketball team.

Which cities hosted the Paralympic Games mentioned in the transcript?

• Paris and Tokyo

• Rome and London

• New York and Beijing

• Sydney and Athens

What efforts are being made for the Sochi Winter Games?

• To host them in a new country.

• To make them the first ever Winter Games.

• To ensure they are one of the best Paralympic Winter Games.

• To include new sports in the competition.