2000 Summer Paralympics

GPTKB entity

Statements (72)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Paralympic_Games
gptkbp:athletics Increased female participation
Increased participation from developing countries
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:SBS
gptkb:Channel_Nine
gptkbp:closed gptkb:Sir_John_Howard
gptkbp:closing_ceremony gptkb:Sydney_Olympic_Stadium
October 29, 2000
gptkbp:cultural_events gptkb:Yes
Art exhibitions, performances
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:end_date October 29, 2000
gptkbp:events 550
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:2004_Summer_Paralympics
gptkbp:has_festival gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2000 Summer Paralympics
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future athletes
Increased awareness of disability sports
Cultural exchange through sports
Improved facilities for athletes with disabilities
Promotion of inclusivity in sports
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sydney,_Australia
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Lizzie_the_Lizard
gptkbp:medal gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:USA
Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:Natalie_du_Toit
gptkb:Marcel_Hug
gptkb:Trischa_Zorn
gptkb:Oksana_Masters
gptkb:Daniel_Dias
gptkbp:number_of_players gptkb:18
4,000
gptkbp:official_website paralympic.org
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:Sydney_Olympic_Stadium
Unity in Diversity
October 18, 2000
gptkbp:participating_nations 123
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1996_Summer_Paralympics
gptkbp:public_speaking gptkb:Sir_John_Howard
gptkbp:security Increased security due to 2000 Sydney Olympics
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Telstra
gptkb:ANZ_Bank
gptkb:Coca-Cola
gptkb:Qantas
gptkb:Mc_Donald's
gptkbp:sports_facilities gptkb:Sydney_Olympic_Park
gptkbp:sports_included gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:rugby
gptkb:sailing
gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Rowing
gptkb:Fencing
gptkb:Judo
gptkb:volleyball
gptkb:Cycling
gptkb:Sitting_Volleyball
gptkb:Athletics
gptkb:Archery
Shooting
Powerlifting
Table Tennis
Boccia
Football 5-a-side
gptkbp:start_date October 18, 2000
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Environmental programs implemented
Recycling, waste management programs
gptkbp:transportation Public transport improvements
gptkbp:volunteers 10,000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2000_Olympics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5