If you’re missing the daily excitement of the Olympics, I encourage you to check out the Paralympics which run until September 8th. Wheelchair Basketball, Swimming, and Sitting Volleyball are some of the sports you’ll see played by remarkable athletes who have some sort of disability.
I got turned on to the Paralympics while in London in 2012. My friend and I spent a day watching various track and field events and were in awe with what we saw: determination, drama, and remarkable athleticism, just like in the Olympics.
Imagine running without being able to see where you’re going. Imagine swimming towards a pool wall and not knowing when to turn around. For some disabled athletes, guides help make their athletic dreams a reality. Read more about those important Paralympics helpers HERE.
Unfortunately, Paralympians don’t seem to get as much attention or media coverage here, but I promise that viewing the games will be time well spent. It’s inspiring to see the athletes and fans focus on abilities; not disabilities. They are athletes who say “Yes, I can!” in a world that often says, “No, you can’t.” Talk about strength and resilience!
If you want to see drama, intensity, and impressive athleticism, I encourage you to set your DVR to watch some of the Paralympics.
Click HERE for the full schedule of games.
And to read about the life lessons these games can teach us, click HERE.