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Paralympics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Athens 2004 Paralympic Games 
 "Focusing on the Athlete and not on disability, the Athens Paralympic Games will provide to the spectators, viewers and volunteers a unique experience showcasing the athletes’ pursuit of a lifetime performance." Includes news, a calendar of events, and more. Searchable. Also available in Greek and French. http://www.athens2004.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Aug 10, 2005 EdGate: Gateway to the Summer Olympics
A site for K-12 teachers and students that includes lesson plans, facts about the Olympics and Olympic sports, projects, and information on health and exercise, the 2004 games in Athens, previous host countries, and the Paralympics. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.edgate.com/summergames/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 13, 2004 London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Official site of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. It features news, a blog, and a directory of sports, venues, dates of the events, and brief descriptions of the individual sports. One goal is that "the Olympic Park in east London will transform one of the city's most underdeveloped areas into a model for sustainable urban development, building inner city communities linked to sport, the environment and health." http://www.london2012.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Issues, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Aug 13, 2007 The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008
Information about the Beijing summer Olympic Games scheduled for 2008. Features an overview of the sporting events and the sports venues, information about the local Olympic committee, and ongoing news. Also includes images. In English, French, and Chinese. http://en.beijing2008.cn/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 27, 2008 Torino 2006
Information about the Torino, Italy, Olympic Winter Games held February 10-26, 2006. Features information about the athletes and teams, ceremonies, and facilities, as well as photos. In English, French, and Italian. http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/home/index.html Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Sep 5, 2006 U.S. Paralympics
"U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement, and promoting excellence in the lives of persons with physical disabilities." The site features news, an events calendar, and details about selection criteria and performance for specific sports. http://paralympics.teamusa.org/ Topics: The Olympic Games Last updated Oct 16, 2009 usolympicteam.com
The United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) official Web site covers information on the games and the organization's structure. Includes biographical sketches and a searchable database of Olympians, performance tips from athletes, halls of fame back to 1983, history of the games (including meaning of the rings and mascots), the Paralympic Games and Pan American Games, and links to sports-related Web sites. http://www.usoc.org/ Topics: Notable People, The Olympic Games Last updated May 25, 2004 Vancouver 2010
"Official site of the Vancouver [Canada] 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games." Features an overview of the sporting events and venues, information about the local organizing committee, facts about the host city, and ongoing news. In English and French. http://www.vancouver2010.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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