1959 International Stoke Mandeville Games
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1960_Summer_Paralympics
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| gptkbp:annual_event |
after its inception
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| gptkbp:attendees |
spectators
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
athletic achievements of disabled athletes
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
development of adaptive sports
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
promoted inclusivity in sports
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| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1959
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| gptkbp:encouraged |
social integration through sports
research in adaptive sports technology |
| gptkbp:established |
a platform for competition among disabled athletes
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| gptkbp:events |
for international disability sports
to include athletes from different countries |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
the modern Paralympic movement
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:1960_Rome_Paralympics
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| gptkbp:fosters |
community support for athletes with disabilities
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| gptkbp:highlights |
the importance of sports in rehabilitation
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War II rehabilitation efforts
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1959 International Stoke Mandeville Games
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased awareness of disability sports
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| gptkbp:includes |
demonstration events
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future Paralympic events
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Sir Ludwig Guttmann's vision for sports for the disabled
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| gptkbp:inspired |
future generations of athletes with disabilities
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
several
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| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
promote physical activity among disabled individuals
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| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
sports officials and dignitaries
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
exhibitions on disability sports
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| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
the idea of sports as a right for all individuals
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
international sports organizations
a significant event in sports history. |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
government initiatives for disability rights
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| gptkbp:led_to |
the establishment of national disability sports organizations
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| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for the Paralympic Games
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| gptkbp:legislation |
on disability sports funding
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Stoke_Mandeville,_England
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
limited
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| gptkbp:notable_players |
various competitors with disabilities
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| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
four
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| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
held at Stoke Mandeville Stadium
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| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Dr._Ludwig_Guttmann
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| gptkbp:participants |
athletes with disabilities
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1948_Stoke_Mandeville_Games
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| gptkbp:significance |
first official international competition for athletes with disabilities
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
local businesses
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| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:sports_event
gptkb:wheelchair_basketball archery table tennis |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
local community members
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
increased funding for disability sports programs
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
a turning point in disability sports history
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