It was a week of triumph, a week of joy, a week of winners despite loses. It was the week of the Special Olympics World Games. It was a week where Los Angels, America, and the world took a giant step forward toward inclusion of all. I think the photo story tells it best, as athletes from 165 countries in the world arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and began the pre-journey spending three days in host towns from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, and from the Beach to Palm Springs. They then
bowler? I bet you didn't know that the lowest game ever bowled by a man on ABC men's league is two. Mike Kappa, of Racine, Wisconsin, accomplished his outrageous score by throwing 18 gutter balls. However Richard Caplette, of Danielson, Connecticut, who threw nineteen in one game, holds the record for the most gutter balls. II. Orientation Phase A. Point: I would like to inform my fellow classmates about bowling and how they can improve their games while still having fun. B. Adaptation: After
Till this very day softball has been apart of the olympics since the early 1990’s . When trying to get softball into the olympics wasn’t as easy as getting baseball into the olympics. The new candidates for the new Olympic softball team can easily help get them back in the game, and maybe make history. The General assembly has only two options to vote, while following the rules that they were given (“Bautista” para. 3). The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has exposed and expelled any scandal
Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver She saw that the disabled were being excluded and placed in custodial institutions. They were often ignored and neglected, however she knew that they had many talents and gifts to offer. Eunice Kennedy Shriver had a sister, Rosemary, who had an intellectual disability. Eunice and Rosemary grew up playing sports together, but in those days, there were limited programs and options for someone like Rosemary. She believed that if people with intellectual
as Special Olympics has been created to give those with disabilities more of an opportunity to achieve something great in their lifetime. Judgement causes; conflict, self-confidence issues, and not allowing others to see the potential in each
not accepted by the “normal” population. Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the view on the disabled or also called “retarded” population by founding Camp Shriver, and working with the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation to establish the first ever Special Olympics. These major changes ultimately created rights and finally made the “retarded” an accepted population. “In the 1950s, the mentally retarded were among the most scorned, isolated and neglected groups in American society.” During this time, the
Benefits of Special Olympics The athletes are all lined up to race. A handful from each county, with their hometown flag across their chest. The sound of the gun rings in their ears, and they push off and take off running with the smell of gunpowder filling their nose. The crowd roars and it is just a mix of colors and faces. Everyone is looking at them, cheering for them. The games is so much more than competing though. Many think that the special olympics has no benefits for the athletes and is
disposal, not only for the athlete, but also for the trainer, and he uses it in case of any contravention of his orders; and all have to conform with the orders of the Hellanodikai, since those who violate them may be immediately excluded from the games."1 Philostratos, ca. 3rd century AD HOW ARE THE JUDGES SELECTED? "A Jury of Appeal and a Ground Jury (Judges) shall be appointed for each sport. The choice of them is left to the international federations. One delegate of each international
sport grew one of the major problems was lack of equipment. Over the year, many players have donated their old wheelchairs to new and developing countries to help them start a wheelchair program. Wheelchair tennis has the same rules as a regular tennis game, except the only rule difference is the ball can bounce 2 times instead of once. The Mission statement for Wheelchair Tennis: The ITF is the international governing body for tennis, including wheelchair tennis. It aims to provide, promote and develop
6, 1896, the Olympic Games are reborn in Athens after being banned by the roman Emperor Theodosius I for 1,500 years. King George I of Greece welcomed the crowd of about 60,000 spectators and athletes from 13 nations into the competition with, “I hereby proclaim the opening of the first International Olympic Games at Athens.” The first Olympic Games were held in the city of Elis in 776 B.C. The Olympics were at least 500 years old at the time. Every four years, the ancient Olympics were to be held
year wait for the summer Olympics is finally over. The athletes and spectators are all ready to head to Brazil. The only thing that seems to be in the way is the recent outbreak of the zika virus. This virus seems to being running rampant throughout many of the South American countries including Brazil. The effects and spread of the virus is a concern for the athletes, spectators, and many others. The question raised by many is how to handle this situation with the Olympics only a few months away.
starter said take your mark…go, the race began. A few seconds later Michael touched the wall and once again, he took gold. Michael Phelps excelled in the sport of swimming and was destined to go to the Olympics, and with some help, he changed the sport of swimming and is arguably the best Olympic swimmer in history. Michael was born on June 30, 1985 and is the only boy out of three children (“Phelps” Current). Michael started swimming when he was seven years old and says that his older sisters
(Marketline, 2012) Since 1886, the brand Coca-Cola has expanded step by step, and is ranged as the first among beverages companies in the world. Since Coca-Cola has become one of the world’s most recognizable brands, to analyse the strategic approach to brand association, it is necessary to understand the strategic approach of Coca-Cola in the contemporary commercial world. Therefore, in this essay, Coca-Cola Company will be used as a case study to analyse its strategic brand association, especially in
The Special Olympics not only give special athletes athletic skills, they offer more opportunity, encouragement, and dexterity to survive in society than the public school system alone. To understand the differences and similarities between handicapped athletes and their non-handicap peers is the first step in creating a program that best meets the child's needs. There were no community programs that catered to the mentally and physically challenged, so Eunice Kennedy-Shriver created "special games"
Jenna Lubben Individual Report 1 HTM 399 Sustainability in Special Events March 11, 2016 Scope This report is going over the content of the acts of Sustainability in the Special events, specifically Super Bowls and the Olympics. These are such large events that involve many people from around the world. This report goes over and talks about the different groups, programs, and other reports that are held or created for these specific events. Research Super Bowls Each Super Bowl is located
her life to show the world equality. Eunice was a strong leader to help those with disabilities and improve their lifestyle and how they are viewed by the world. She created day camps, established research centers, and founded Special Olympics. She left an impact that will forever be remembered. Her actions opened the hearts of millions changing the way people with intellectual disabilities are treated and looked upon. Eunice Kennedy Shriver has greatly contributed to the world through her dedication
Importance of Special Olympics “Every year around 4.2 million special needs participants attend Special Olympics events around the world.” (Special Olympics). Special Olympics gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to enjoy participating in sports in the same ways as any other athlete. Special Olympics shows the accomplishments, skill and the bravery of the athletes. Athletics, through Special Olympics, make a positive impact on the lives of those with special needs allowing them to
Olympics The first Olympics were the ancient Grecian games held in 776 BCE, which means Before Common Era. The games were stopped in 393 CE, which means Common Era, and didn't start again until 1896. According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles (the Roman Hercules), a son of Zeus. Yet the first Olympic Games for which we still have written records were held in 776 BCE (though it is generally believed that the Games had been going on for many years already). At this Olympic
The Olympics are fantastic games where athletes from around the world come to compete and represent their home country. The games are full of amazing accomplishments, but the games are not always what they are cracked up to be. The Olympics bring much hope and joy, but sometimes they bring terrible disasters. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, the Munich Massacre happened. Eleven Israeli Olympians were killed at the Munich Olympic games by terrorists (Frommer 90-91). Also, in 1996 at the Centennial
all over the world watch, on television or in the arena, this is the place gold medals are earned and lost. This is the Olympics. Did you know that unmarried women could watch the ancient Olympics? Or that one person ate paper as a warm up food? Though wacky, it is true, and there is a lot more to go along with that. Welcome to the Olympics. “May the odds be ever in your favor!” - Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games. Greece is the origin of the Olympics, plain and simple. The Olympics were traced to