Athlete first : a history of the Paralympic movement /

Bailey, Steve

Athlete first : a history of the Paralympic movement / Steve Bailey. - 1ª edición. - 281 páginas : figuras ; 24 centímetros.

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Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the International Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport.

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Juegos Paralímpicos
Deporte para personas con discapacidad
Atletas paralímpicos
Historia del deporte
Movimiento paralímpico

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