Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sports_event
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tanni_Grey-Thompson
gptkb:2004_Athens_Paralympics |
| gptkbp:awards |
led by Australia
|
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
84
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
over 100 countries
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
led to the establishment of new disability sports organizations
led to increased funding for disability sports programs influenced policy changes regarding accessibility in sports highlighted the importance of mental health in sports for disabled athletes influenced the design of sports equipment for disabled athletes encouraged schools to include adaptive sports in their programs promoted the idea of sports as a tool for social change inspired the creation of more adaptive sports programs encouraged collaboration between sports organizations and disability advocacy groups celebrated diversity and inclusion encouraged the development of inclusive sports policies. fostered community support for disabled athletes promoted the rights of people with disabilities showcased athletic excellence of disabled athletes inspired documentaries and films about disability sports encouraged participation in sports among disabled individuals increased visibility of disability issues in mainstream media |
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:112
149 |
| gptkbp:hosted_by |
gptkb:Sydney
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2000 Sydney Paralympics
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
123
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
increased awareness of disability sports
inspiration for future generations of athletes improved facilities for athletes with disabilities greater media coverage of Paralympic events enhanced international cooperation in sports for disabled athletes |
| gptkbp:mascot |
gptkb:Lizzie_the_Lizard
|
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Oscar_Pistorius
gptkb:Natalie_du_Toit gptkb:Trischa_Zorn gptkb:Daniel_Dias gptkb:Dylan_Alcott |
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
gptkb:18
4,000 |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
gptkb:Sydney_Olympic_Stadium
October 18, 2000 October 29, 2000 |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1996_Atlanta_Paralympics
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
first time the Paralympics were held in the Southern Hemisphere
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
major corporate sponsors included Telstra and Coca-Cola
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:2004_Athens_Paralympics
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
over 10,000
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:2000
|