Cutting-edge technology behind Para sports
Aug 24, 2021 · From prosthetics to carbon fibre wheelchairs and assisted devices, technology for Para sports is advancing with new materials and improved designs
Equipment Makes 5 Paralympic Sports Possible - ASME
Aug 29, 2024 · To ensure fairness and everyone’s ability to participate, para-athletes use a range of accessories, equipment, and other technologies when competing—all realized through some smart engineering. Here are five Paralympic sports that will be contested in Paris and some of the devices that help these athletes achieve new heights.
Para-Athletes Use Some of the Most Innovative Gear We’ve Seen
Sep 10, 2021 · In the aftermath of a Paralympics full of world-record performances, we took a peek at some of the technical equipment used in competitions like triathlon, goalball, track and field,...
Paralympic equipment was born from personal ingenuity. Now …
Sep 4, 2024 · Born from personal ingenuity of athletes wanting to compete — all the way back to the 1960 Stoke Mandeville Games in Rome featuring 400 athletes from 23 countries — it’s now a world with a ...
Paris 2024 reveals branded sports equipment
Jun 20, 2024 · From the badminton shuttlecock to the blind football ball and the athletics track at the Stade de France, a total of more than 1.2 million items of sports equipment will be produced for the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it …
Sep 2, 2024 · As the Paralympic Games grew, competitive success became increasingly prized. As a result, athletes used specialised technology to gain a competitive edge. Running blades, for example, are carbon fibre prosthetics designed to mimic natural leg movement while enhancing speed and bounciness.
Adaptive Equipment for Athletes with Disabilities: 12 Solutions …
Adaptive equipment, like modified dumbbells, adjustable gym machines, and sports wheelchairs, transforms physical exercise into an accessible and inclusive activity. These resources enhance independence and facilitate exercise for everyone, regardless of physical limitations.
How sports technology is transforming the Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics showcased how adaptive sports technology is transforming both performance and accessibility. Standout advancements included groundbreaking prosthetics and orthotic devices that are lighter, faster and more personalised through customised 3D …
7 Adaptive Sports Technologies You'll See at the Paralympic …
Sep 7, 2016 · Take a look at the adaptive sports equipment and assistive technology featured in this year's Paralympic Games.
Equipment | National Paralympic Heritage Trust
How the evolution of equipment such as the wheelchair and running blades changed the shape of Paralympic sport. Read the stories from athletes about their experiences and how technology has supported their sporting ambitions.