London 2012 Paralympics Torch

5 months to go before the Olympic event, there will be four flames to be lit in the Paralympics from London, Belfast, Edinburgh to Cardiff. The flame will be carried by 3,500 selected people on August 29, 2012. The torch was designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. It was made using cutting-edge laser technology that will ensure the heat from the flame is quickly fritter away without being conducted down to the handle. The holes also make the Torch lighter and give it a strong texture that is easy to grip made from an aluminum alloy which was developed for the aerospace and automotive industry. It will not only reflect the light from the Flame but also shine brightly on the teams of Torchbearers that carries it and to the communities that travels through on the way to the Olympic Stadium, shining vividly in the darkness.

“The unveiling of the Paralympic Torch is an important part of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, as it will become the symbol that everyone recognises.”   ~ Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson

“With six months to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, we are on track to deliver a great Games that will showcase some of the most inspirational athletes from around the world” ~ Seb Coe, LOCOG Chair

Paralympics Sports Are Very Inspiring

These athletes serve as an inspiration to other person who has been disabled. Even if their physical appearance are not complete this doesn’t bothered them to participate. In the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London, the Paralympics sport is one of the best highlights in the event. 

The International Olympics Committee has written its commitment to equal access to athletics for all people into its charter which states

"The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play....Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement."

Who’s The Next Michael Phelps?

 

Michael Phelps has been so popular in swimming category, he surpasses the American swimmer Mark Spitz. Phelps holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics, isn’t he amazing? His record breaking performances had made him World Swimmer of the Year and American Swimmer of the Year not just once but six times in world and eight times in America.  In this coming event in 2012 in London, this will be his last game, after that he will retire because as he explains he doesn’t want to compete anymore when he reaches the age 30. By next year he will be turning 27 so by 2016 in Brazil he will be 31.

2012 Paralympics Event: Roads and Tracks!

As you’d know in every Olympic Games the Paralympics is always by its side. Paralympic Games is a multi sport event where disabled athletes can compete too despite by their physical disability. The word “Para” means beside or alongside in Greek preposition.  In the 2012 London event there are 20 sports have been already program, it breaks down into two disciplines the Road and Track. These are Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling in Road, Cycling in track, Equestrian, Football 5 and 7 sides, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball (sitting), Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Rugby and Tennis.