Spotlight On: Paralympics 101

We interrupt your usual That’s So Chronic content to make way for… A Tokyo 2020 Paralympics TAKEOVER! That’s right! It’s the opening ceremony TONIGHT in Tokyo and I could not be more excited. 4,400 para athletes from 160 countries are gearing up for their events and it’s set to be a Games like no other. Today’s episode - Spotlight On: Paralympics 101 - is an explainer episode so you can get to know the ins and outs of the Paralympics before tuning into the opening ceremony this evening and watching the events unfold over the next two weeks. In this episode we learn about the history, the classification system, the sports, the NZ team, what COVID means for the Games, and where and how you can watch. More information on Paralympics NZ: paralympics.org.nz and @paralympicsnz Download the NZ Team app today! app.olympic.org.nz NZ coverage: tvnz.co.nz/shows/paralympics Around the world coverage: paralympic.org/tokyo-2020/broadcast The Paralympic Games sports list with fun informational videos: olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/paralympics/sports More information on the classifications: paralympic.org/classification as well as a list of classifications by sport: olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/paralympics/games/classification Media releases referenced: paralympic.org/news/joint-statement-ipc-tokyo-2020-organising-committee-tmg-and-government-japan and paralympic.org/news/ipc-explore-classification-opportunities-10-sports-tokyo-2020 The RNZ article: rnz.co.nz/news/sport/449370/paralympics-nz-increase-safety-protocols-ahead-of-games Andrew Parson’s quote, published by @C4Paralympics: twitter.com/C4Paralympics/status/1393951120926597120 Join us here at That’s So Chronic on Sunday 29 August & Sunday 5 September for recap and hype episodes with special guests, and Tuesday 31 August for a special Paralympics That’s So: episode! I would love to hear your thoughts on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, so please feel free to send in a VOICE NOTE over on jessbrien.com/hotline - you might just be included in an upcoming episode! @thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.