Spirit in Motion

The Student Voice Podcast

In celebration of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Anisa, Shota, and Veronika have a discussion about the Paralympics. These three also touch on the difference between the Paralympics and the special olympics as well as some highlights from this year's games. For more information, check out the resources below and our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: https://www.paralympic.org/frequently-asked-questions (paralympic.org ) https://www.specialolympics.org/about/our-mission?locale=en (https://www.specialolympics.org/about/our-mission?locale=en) https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/02/a-beautiful-moment-paralympic-cyclist-lauded-after-slowing-to-will-on-another-rider (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/02/a-beautiful-moment-paralympic-cyclist-lauded-after-slowing-to-will-on-another-rider) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/world/asia/afghan-swimmer-tokyo-paralympics.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/world/asia/afghan-swimmer-tokyo-paralympics.html) https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/paralympics-fake-paralympians-ruined-my-swimming-career/ (https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/paralympics-fake-paralympians-ruined-my-swimming-career/) ​​ https://www.westwaleschronicle.co.uk/blog/2021/09/10/the-paralympics-received-one-tenth-of-the-coverage-of-the-olympics-in-the-past-year/ (https://www.westwaleschronicle.co.uk/blog/2021/09/10/the-paralympics-received-one-tenth-of-the-coverage-of-the-olympics-in-the-past-year/) Referenced episode: “We’re just normal people sitting in some chairs”