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Inequalities in sports

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How Olympics is treated differently then Paralympics.

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1
What is Para-sports?
Only include team sports
Played by individuals with disabilities
They're only played in the summer
Include only blind athletes
2
What has reduced NSO's purchasing power by 33% since 2005?
Athlete protests
Poor coaching
Media coverage
Inflation and rising demands
3
Why do Paralympic athletes need more financial support
They train shorter hours
They require specialized equipment and facilities
Their events are easier
To be a great athlete, one needs more financial support
4
What is a “token” Paralympian in sponsorships?
Being a team captain
A medal
The richest athlete
One chosen just to look inclusive
5
How much additional funding did the COC and CPC say NSOs need?
$12M
$75M
$56M
$104M
6
What job did Nate Riech work to support himself?
Uber driver
Barista
Lifeguard
Janitor
7
Why do Paralympic events get fewer fans and sponsors
They are held less often
They don’t award medals
Because they are hosted only online
They get less media coverage
8
What stage do both Olympic and Paralympic athletes compete on
National school stage
Regional qualifiers
Regional qualifiers
International stage
9
What do these inequalities in sport funding and media mostly destroy?
Gym memberships
The Olympic dream
The goal of inclusion
National rankings
10
Who receives more media attention and sponsorships?
Olympic athletes
Local club athletes
Drake
Para-athletes