Tag: Paralympic games

Scholars, researchers, students and professionals interested in the sociocultural study of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games are invited to submit abstracts for conference presentations. Papers in the areas of history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, cultural studies and sports management. as well as other disciplines that contribute to the cultural understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, are particularly encouraged. Proposals for thematic sessions are also invited.

This Research Topic aims to analyze and highlight the professionalization processes within Paralympic and adaptive sports. Specifically, it seeks to explore the effects of increasing professional standards on athlete performance and testing, coaching quality, organizational governance, governmental and para governmental sporting support, and the overall integrity of these sports. The objective is to investigate the multifaceted impacts of these processes, evaluating how they influence the broader dynamics of the sports involved and their corresponding communities.