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interviewed by Sebastian Fisher Friedhelm Julius Beucher, the 75-year-old President of the german Disabled Sports Association (DBS), made a heartfelt statement on Thursday by inscribing a message of peace on the stone arches in Zhangjiakou’s athletes’ village, where participants and officials leave their signatures. His message read: “Peace for all, Friedhelm Julius Beucher, NPC Germany.” […]
Paralympics: In Search of Youth – Sport
A Paralympic Triumph: Leonie walter’s Journey and the Future of Para-Sport in Germany The elation was palpable.Albert Kürner, the seasoned cross-contry skiing coach, found himself speechless, mirroring the very cliché he’d always dismissed: the stunned silence of athletes after a monumental victory. News of Leonie Walter’s Paralympic gold in the visually impaired biathlon, a feat […]
Ukraine at the Paralympics: Every Medal a Message of Peace
Defiance on the Paralympic Stage: Ukraine’s Athletes Rise Above War The 2022 Beijing Paralympics witnessed a powerful display of resilience and hope as Ukrainian athletes,despite the ongoing conflict in their homeland,took to the international stage. Grigory vovchinsky, a 33-year-old biathlete, etched his name in history by securing Ukraine’s first gold medal, a victory he dedicated […]
Leonie Walter Wins Gold at 2022 Paralympics: St. Peter Celebrates
A Paralympic Triumph: St. Peter Celebrates Leonie Walter’s Gold The small community of St. Peter in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald is abuzz with excitement. As Tuesday morning,Renate Walter has been inundated with well wishes,her phone ringing constantly with congratulations from friends,neighbors,and even the local postman. The reason for the jubilation? Her daughter, 18-year-old Leonie Walter, has just secured […]
China at the Paralympics: The nice glow of the medals – Sport
China’s Paralympic Ascent: A Triumph Amidst Controversy The 2022 Winter Paralympics in beijing have ignited a complex narrative, blending athletic achievement with political scrutiny. While the opening ceremony saw calls for peace overshadowed by censorship, the host nation’s performance on the field has been nothing short of remarkable. China’s dominance in the Paralympic arena is […]
Russia’s War and Sport: From Action to Words
The Language of Power: How Sport Struggles to Condemn War The power of language to shape reality is undeniable. As political scientist Martin Greiffenhagen observed, whoever controls the narrative controls the situation. This principle is starkly evident in the world of sports, where the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed a disturbing trend of […]
Opening of the Paralympics: Silent Cry for Peace – Sport
A Paralympic Stage Divided: Inclusion Amidst War The “Bird’s Nest” stadium in Beijing buzzed with a subdued applause as 20 Ukrainian athletes entered the arena on Friday evening, marking the commencement of the 13th Winter paralympics. Some athletes raised their fists in a silent protest, while the German team briefly removed their hats in a […]
Paralympics in Beijing: biathlete Clara Klug’s losing streak
A Setback on the Road to Beijing: Clara Klug’s Paralympic Dream Clara klug, a high-achieving athlete wiht a stellar academic record (Abitur grade 1.2),is currently exploring new challenges,learning chess under the guidance of a friend. This unexpected pursuit comes at a time when the Paralympics loom large, a stark contrast to the path she envisioned […]