The Most Memorable Paralympic Moments Over the Years | Paralympic Games

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  • Опубліковано 23 вер 2020
  • While we wait for the Tokyo Paralympic Games next year, take a look back and celebrate some of the most memorable moments we've been lucky enough to experience at the Paralympic Games from Athens 2004 to Rio 2016. What's been your favourite moment?
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  • @shannonbannanie4370
    @shannonbannanie4370 3 роки тому +2692

    Not enough attention is given to the Paralympics or their athletes. So little is ever televised which is sad.

    • @lydiastormberg1075
      @lydiastormberg1075 2 роки тому +87

      I know they work just as hard as regular athletes maybe even harder give them credit because they can do normal things

    • @God-gi9iu
      @God-gi9iu 2 роки тому +23

      It’s because people like watching the best at a sport, they may have put in the same or more effort but sadly can produce the same results, ik it’s sad but it’s true

    • @shannonbannanie4370
      @shannonbannanie4370 2 роки тому +17

      @@God-gi9iu see now i think that a paralympian needs to woek even harder.

    • @DustySmith1
      @DustySmith1 2 роки тому +4

      Literally everything is televised

    • @shannonbannanie4370
      @shannonbannanie4370 2 роки тому +13

      @@DustySmith1 minimally here... We just get recaps of what has happened. No where near the same focus as the Olympics

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 2 роки тому +598

    The blind football amazes me every time I see it -- I've never seen better close ball control in my life. They are wizards, I swear.

    • @tinymumrik2454
      @tinymumrik2454 2 роки тому +27

      My mum, who is blind, has a friend who is part of the national team of our country (I believe they are world champions now??), we are really close to him and a few other players, so yes, I can confirm they are wizards.

    • @Albert-wz6jh
      @Albert-wz6jh 2 роки тому +2

      @@tinymumrik2454 what team?

    • @tinymumrik2454
      @tinymumrik2454 2 роки тому +10

      @@Albert-wz6jh Los Murciélagos (it means The Bats)

    • @mollytaylor8122
      @mollytaylor8122 2 роки тому

      @@tinymumrik2454 What a perfect name!

  • @scz1770
    @scz1770 2 роки тому +454

    I'll be damned if Hamadtou doing table tennis with his feet and his mouth isn't absolutely mind boggling. That's the coolest, most determined thing I've seen.

    • @hivemind4647
      @hivemind4647 2 роки тому +11

      It really is one of those things that you wouldn't believe if you didn't see it. What a great athlete.

    • @invertedhamurai8642
      @invertedhamurai8642 2 роки тому +5

      Watching him yesterday blew my mind. I'd never come across him before but my gosh, what an absolute Don.

  • @shhmeowpsn7686
    @shhmeowpsn7686 2 роки тому +1109

    This definitely made me want to watch the next Paralympic Games. I never have before but this made me feel like I’m missing out.

    • @LaPetite510
      @LaPetite510 2 роки тому +18

      I have but get ready for the feeeeels😭😭😭
      Beautiful and Inspiring!
      Not a great idea if you're an Asthmatic empath😫 However, they deserve the same views if not more than The Olympics 😭

    • @devilsuoh
      @devilsuoh 2 роки тому +6

      Please, do it!!! I love the Paralympics a lot. It's the most beautiful thing you'll ever see, trust me!! I love so much!

    • @YoureRightIThink
      @YoureRightIThink 2 роки тому +1

      @@devilsuoh do they start at the same time than the other Olympics?

    • @goodnightthings892
      @goodnightthings892 2 роки тому +8

      @@YoureRightIThink They start August 24th- September 7th I believe

    • @puppyyeye5534
      @puppyyeye5534 2 роки тому +2

      i’ve been missing out too

  • @shrirajshakunt7203
    @shrirajshakunt7203 2 роки тому +159

    Literally made me cry. Imagine there was moment in their life when they felt like nothing they can do and there is this moment when they win medal for their countries...... My respect for them ++++++++

    • @Anlonn
      @Anlonn Рік тому

      lets say you are competing in a race at Olympics. do you want to win a medal for you or your country? its a rhetorical question.

  • @luciaa.p.2127
    @luciaa.p.2127 3 роки тому +643

    This left me speechless. It's glorious, it's inspiring, it's challenging. These people are truly daunting.

  • @meerkatnip892
    @meerkatnip892 2 роки тому +263

    You see the human body moved and utilised in ways you would probably never see in the Olympics because it is not the most efficient way. Fascinating to watch how versatile the human body is from a biomechanics perspective.

  • @michaelacioffi1291
    @michaelacioffi1291 2 роки тому +54

    I really loved the German table tennis player after celebrating the victory went to hug his opponent Will Bailey. That was real sportsmanship.

  • @just5218
    @just5218 2 роки тому +157

    I used to work in a swimming club (before the pandemic) where we took an hour every Sunday to teach kids with disabilities ( none had physical disabilities) how to swim. There is so much work behind every single one of these athletes. They deserve to be celebrated. I always felt proud when my swimmers won medals in competitions, because they had work so hard.
    Cheers

  • @stoneforest2639
    @stoneforest2639 2 роки тому +245

    Wheelchair rugby looks brutal. Very very impressive though, just don’t get your finger run over if you fall

    • @DiegoRuiz1991
      @DiegoRuiz1991 2 роки тому +13

      Yeah, it's almost closer to ice hockey when it comes to how contact is made

  • @deantasty7421
    @deantasty7421 3 роки тому +406

    wasnt a good idea to watch this while eating, i almost chocked because i'm crying of happiness :')
    A big "stay strong!" to whoever reads this empty comment section

  • @EOh-ew2qf
    @EOh-ew2qf 2 роки тому +4

    paralympic is the epitome of human's physical and mental strength. noting but respect for all of them.

  • @emilyvera8538
    @emilyvera8538 2 роки тому +50

    It sits so right with the soul to see them succeed, i enjoyed the heck out of Tokyo 2021, time to tune in on August 24th to see these superhumans.

  • @Lexter606
    @Lexter606 2 роки тому +64

    I choked to tears for admiration in their commitment and determination to live life to the fullest! Congrats all athletes of the world!!!!!

  • @chasitybarnes9
    @chasitybarnes9 3 роки тому +41

    This makes me happy to be a human being. Makes me happy knowing there are people doing everything they can to live their dreams, even at a disadvantage. Makes me happy to know there are great people, disabled or otherwise, that are helping to bring those dreams to life. Makes me happy to know there are more good people than bad in the world. All of us coming together to celebrate human tenacity & grit, sharing a universal feeling of overwhelming, tear-jerking joy. Televise this like you do everything else, people WILL watch this, they will want to. Jam it down our throats like a reality tv show, because at least this would be good for us to see as a species, garner some perspective.
    Only the best of wishes to you friend.

  • @sslp5762
    @sslp5762 2 роки тому +21

    I am so glad that an event like Olympics and Paralympics exist. It's just bring us all together and world seems like one big family for once

  • @samsignorelli
    @samsignorelli 2 роки тому +130

    The most amazing thing about Bebe Vio is she has no wrist to angulate her foil...ALL of her attacks are straight, and nothing to the back...and yet...
    I've given lessons at chair distance...it ain't easy at all.

    • @DiegoRuiz1991
      @DiegoRuiz1991 2 роки тому +1

      That's one thing that surprises me:
      · Some paralympic stuff could be done by 100% able-bodied people... and it'd still be entertaining to watch for the most part

  • @fitman3170
    @fitman3170 2 роки тому +16

    The power of the human spirit is a beautiful thing to behold.

  • @sadlobster1
    @sadlobster1 2 роки тому +9

    As someone who's lived/is living with Hydrocephalus, partial blindness in his right eye, special needs and mild Glaucoma; it gives me such pride to see people like me succeed at greatness

  • @tideio
    @tideio 2 роки тому +39

    This whole video genuinely put a smile to my face bless these athletes for having so much courage and willpower that most people don’t even have

  • @singledijjiti.q.2294
    @singledijjiti.q.2294 2 роки тому +65

    The only hard part about seeing someone have the best moment ever is you usually see someone having the worst moment ever along side

    • @guilhermesavian5445
      @guilhermesavian5445 2 роки тому +13

      9:47 i felt really bad for the brazilian girl who had the lead.. and lost because she got hurt

    • @araw_buwan
      @araw_buwan 2 роки тому +1

      The bittersweet contrast of loss and triumph ;(

  • @GBY13
    @GBY13 2 роки тому +38

    7:02 this does not look fair for this guy without both arms so I fully respect him doing this

    • @cedriclouche1058
      @cedriclouche1058 2 роки тому +11

      The chinese swimming without arms too... Humans can have strong mind, it's impressive...

    • @arvindkugan9667
      @arvindkugan9667 2 роки тому

      @@cedriclouche1058 At least there is a classification in that Chinese athlete's case and there were some swimmers without 2 arms whereas in table tennis playing without arms is a huge disadvantage and props for him to play.

    • @judyives1832
      @judyives1832 Рік тому

      It’s impossible to have enough categories to make sport “fair” for all athletes. Because disabilities are so individual and where are you going to get enough opponents with exactly the same diagnosis. But the good thing is that we don’t really care too much. We are just enjoying our sport and challenging ourselves. There aren’t many financial gains in winning for disabled athletes, and when you have had a life threatening major illness or injury, you often have a different mind set.

  • @RemnantCult
    @RemnantCult 2 роки тому +2

    Honestly, this is more inspirational than the other Olympics. These folks deserve all the respect for their dedication.

  • @ishasaxena3685
    @ishasaxena3685 3 роки тому +19

    My heart melted seeing those smiles 🥺❤

  • @rikkipowers3921
    @rikkipowers3921 2 роки тому +26

    I love watching these incredible warriors. They are accomplishing more in a few years than I might my entire lives, and I'm completely okay with that so long as I can scream my support.

  • @jasonmartin9584
    @jasonmartin9584 2 роки тому +3

    The extra effort in their training shows in their emotions. Every olympian trains hard but the paraolympians have that just one step more to overcome.

  • @AbhikShome
    @AbhikShome 2 роки тому +18

    this is so cool and exciting. It inspired me so much. So many winners as there are no losers in olympics or paralympics. They are legends.

  • @filippo_random_phil
    @filippo_random_phil 3 роки тому +106

    i love this , congrats to all the athletes . a huge ,true, great INSPIRATION

    • @shawngordon6626
      @shawngordon6626 3 роки тому +1

      WOW LOOK HOW THESES PEOPLE APPRECIATE AND PEOPLE WITH ALL BODY PARTS WILL NOT EVEN GIVE THE HOLY GOD THANKS

  • @sebastianpeheim8851
    @sebastianpeheim8851 2 роки тому +9

    04:08 wait what? those bikes looked way heavier xD but he's got massive arms as well, amazing to watch

  • @cieloarkaandivsa9325
    @cieloarkaandivsa9325 3 роки тому +56

    i'm watching superhuman competing, they're all so great !

  • @KeaveMind
    @KeaveMind 2 роки тому +2

    I love that Paralympics is a thing.

  • @JuCarlos-ex8ip
    @JuCarlos-ex8ip 2 роки тому +12

    All of them are my inspiration to never give up, although I'm not disabled they just inspire me

  • @qiaramartinez9451
    @qiaramartinez9451 2 роки тому +3

    I love the sportsmanship in both the Para and Olympic games it's really beautiful to see

  • @silrikmomin4310
    @silrikmomin4310 2 роки тому +2

    Alot of respect to all the athletes and coaches in the Paralympics.. for their enduring hardwork and dedication... Such an incredible moment to watch ..

  • @cuppycake3879
    @cuppycake3879 2 роки тому +1

    3:44 That warm hug. Makes you forget every pain 🙂🙂🙂

  • @NOISYdog-jo2fq
    @NOISYdog-jo2fq 2 роки тому +2

    Absolute greatness! Loved every single one of the paralympians ❤️

  • @Rocky712_
    @Rocky712_ 2 роки тому +2

    Alex Zanardi´s Triumph is so special for a motorsport fan. Seeing from what he has come to achieve this, is just crazy and very admirable.
    Paralympics don´t get the big attention as the Olympics, but it´s definitely on the same level, if not even better. Those people could beat over 99.9% of the people on earth despite their huge disadvantages. Just admiring that you can reach such crazy things if you worked hard for it.

  • @ghabrielmelooliveira1426
    @ghabrielmelooliveira1426 2 роки тому +2

    Seriously, I think that's one of the coolest things of all! Speechless!

  • @santosmacias7089
    @santosmacias7089 2 роки тому +8

    This is amazing to see brought a tear to my eyes

  • @freiheit3025
    @freiheit3025 2 роки тому +1

    I love Paralympics Games, can't wait to watch all that magic

  • @auroragil9586
    @auroragil9586 2 роки тому

    i wsnt expecting to cry but here i am lol. seeing them accomplish and achieve greatness warms my little heart, a huge pat on the back for all these amazing athletes. wish i could see more!

  • @ianwyj1
    @ianwyj1 2 роки тому +2

    These athletes may not be ordinary but they're definitely extraordinary - true inspirations, every one of them!

  • @senelithperera5425
    @senelithperera5425 2 роки тому +6

    This made me cry. Huge respect for these atheletes!!!! very inspiring

  • @02markcal
    @02markcal 2 роки тому +1

    WOW, these Paralympics are so exciting to watch and so inspiring/motivational to others.

  • @marcustr6484
    @marcustr6484 2 роки тому

    oh my tears, I can't stop them from flowing.

  • @JeremyMYG
    @JeremyMYG 2 роки тому +1

    There are so many truly remarkable things Paralympians do. I hope this becomes more widely shown.

  • @corimono
    @corimono 2 роки тому +8

    I am watching this while on my period and I AM CRYING... So many beautiful moments, I love the paralymplics! Can't wait for this year's!

    • @sossgirl3079
      @sossgirl3079 2 роки тому +1

      i’m not even on my period and i’m bawling 😭 this video is so touching

  • @ticrific
    @ticrific 2 роки тому +2

    Some background info on some of these for anyone curious!
    1:07 KL1 class is for paracanoers with little to no trunk function and no leg function. It’s for people with impaired range of motion or loss of muscle strength equivalent to a complete t12 spinal cord injury.
    1:27 Zahra Nemati survived a car accident. She also wants to be known for her womens rights and human rights activism!
    1:46 Joann Formosa is partially paralyzed from the waist down
    2:13 Lenia Ruvalcaba is visually impaired
    4:28 the brussig twins were born visually impaired
    5:20 Ho Won Jeong has cerebral palsy and Greg Polychronidis has spinal muscular atrophy
    5:50 Jessica long was born with fibular hemimelia, a genetic abnormality which caused her lower legs to develop without fibulas, ankles, heels, and most bones in her feet
    7:31 Lisa Llorens is autistic
    9:42 Yanina Martinez has cerebral palsy

  • @Brokebasturd
    @Brokebasturd 2 роки тому +1

    Jochen went to hug him that was so respectful

  • @Josuefabiann
    @Josuefabiann 2 роки тому +1

    THEY ALL DESERVE GOLD .. PURE GOLD !

  • @rudywijaya5850
    @rudywijaya5850 2 роки тому

    30 years I’ve never watch paralympic on tv, this should get more exposure, cause it’s inspirational, they were amazing

  • @gina3304
    @gina3304 2 роки тому +4

    Love watching the Paralympians. I competed in the special olympics, and there was this one athlete there who went from being chained up in a building, to competing in Abu Dhabi. Paralympics are awesome, and I enjoy watching them on tv when I can

  • @lua3
    @lua3 2 роки тому +4

    i love the paralympics 💙💙

  • @fernandamendoza925
    @fernandamendoza925 2 роки тому +1

    they are so brilliant!!! congratulations for all of them, great effort and spirit!

  • @lvmln7843
    @lvmln7843 2 роки тому +8

    I'm so glad we are getting closer and closer to times where all people's needs are accomodated and they can compete and take part in sports and other activities the way they want to, instead of being ignored and just told that they are not worthy or that their way of doing things is wrong because they can't do things the same way abled people to them. It makes me happy to see more and more people gain agency! People with disabilities deserve it all and I'm glad their fight for equal rights, their hard work seems to be paying off!

  • @riyank5238
    @riyank5238 2 роки тому +1

    One of the few competitions with genuine brotherhood and goodwill

  • @ramonroman6480
    @ramonroman6480 2 роки тому +2

    waooooo...the best video that i´ve seen of this magical games....paralympics games are an inspiration for me because they (super humans) are the best ´cause they made the impossible of the possible.....thanks for this video

  • @nbecker675
    @nbecker675 2 роки тому

    I think I'd be too emotional to watch this. I'm crying just watching this.

  • @angelacamargo4309
    @angelacamargo4309 2 роки тому

    Wow these ppl is truly amazing. All my admiration.

  • @El_Dromedario
    @El_Dromedario 2 роки тому

    Dude, this is just beautiful.

  • @karlarao8736
    @karlarao8736 2 роки тому

    This is the pinnacle of human ability their athletic abilities are phenomenal

  • @taeyong4281
    @taeyong4281 2 роки тому

    This is a very inspiring event. Shoutout to those amazing men andall other amazing people out there

  • @AbdulMannan-ig8tx
    @AbdulMannan-ig8tx 2 роки тому

    Wow I love the Paralympic Games!

  • @vandien9721
    @vandien9721 2 роки тому +1

    God bless all Paralympians. Such inspirations

  • @cmw12
    @cmw12 2 роки тому +27

    Amazing. Is it wrong of me to want a description of the way in which each athlete is differently abled? Just to appreciate the achievement better? Also, wheelchair tennis looks nuts. How the f do they do that?!

  • @greenjosh75
    @greenjosh75 3 роки тому +13

    all these people are amazing!

  • @ze2004
    @ze2004 2 роки тому

    absolutly amazing nothing can stop us

  • @rastamonvibrationyeah3238
    @rastamonvibrationyeah3238 2 роки тому

    Now that was emotional

  • @PurpleDrank1983
    @PurpleDrank1983 Рік тому +1

    Simply inspiring

  • @beyourownhero1489
    @beyourownhero1489 2 роки тому +1

    These people are amazing!

  • @emmasattolo9584
    @emmasattolo9584 2 роки тому +2

    These are real life champions

  • @albertsmith99
    @albertsmith99 2 роки тому +1

    fantastic athletes but overall amazing people

  • @Cybernaut551
    @Cybernaut551 2 роки тому +3

    This is my everyday source of inspiration. Thank you!

  • @tonystokes3666
    @tonystokes3666 2 роки тому +1

    I’m at work on my lunch break and needless to say, I have to pause and come back later cause “Oh the water works”! 🤣

  • @1strights
    @1strights 2 роки тому +3

    Well ooh la la. Go Paralympians!!! You rock OUR world.🌏
    Looking forward to August 24th and you rocking our world over and over again!🏋🏻‍♀️🤺🤼🚣🏽‍♀️🤽🏻‍♂️🏊🏼‍♂️🏊🏼‍♀️🤸🏽
    Bowing deeply.✨🙏🏽✨

  • @partha261197
    @partha261197 2 роки тому

    these athletes are true inspiration .

  • @winterbonnie7859
    @winterbonnie7859 2 роки тому

    Mannn why is this better than the other olympics...honestly, its more inspiring

  • @francisnguyen6349
    @francisnguyen6349 3 роки тому +7

    Incredible uploading Paralympic Games.

  • @nationssunshinefelix4482
    @nationssunshinefelix4482 2 роки тому +3

    Literally sobbing they're all so inspiring

  • @willemh3319
    @willemh3319 3 роки тому +1

    can not wait for the next games please hurry up💪💪💪💪👍❤

  • @lorenlinea
    @lorenlinea 2 роки тому

    LOS MOMENTOS DE MÁS ALEGRÍA Y SENTIMIENTOS SE HAN VIVIDO AQUÍ EN TOKIO 2020. FELICIDADES A TODOS LOS DEPORTISTAS...

  • @gnarghhfps3239
    @gnarghhfps3239 2 роки тому +2

    My guy Won gold in back stroke with no arms.....speechless

  • @triplebbb1484
    @triplebbb1484 2 роки тому +1

    Greatest Olympians.

  • @DanielAtheist
    @DanielAtheist 2 роки тому

    There's no machine like a human being. Amazing

  • @celticfire1175
    @celticfire1175 2 роки тому +2

    They are superhumans... ❤❤❤

  • @donotsupportterroristgroups
    @donotsupportterroristgroups 2 роки тому

    👏👏Now these are the True athletes!👏👏

  • @darlingmusci
    @darlingmusci 2 роки тому

    Para athletes are amazing 👍👍👍

  • @sophiasnowy6984
    @sophiasnowy6984 2 роки тому

    this is so incredible

  • @JennyG.COW5
    @JennyG.COW5 2 роки тому

    Watching the Olympics is cool.
    Watching This, ....
    AWESOME & INSPIRING!!!! ❤️😊
    Congratulations to all those who participated and won in the Paralympic Games! 😊❤️🥇🏆*
    * [It's pretty cool to see people who come from below, rise to the top for the regular Olympics, but watching this makes these moments even more special! 😊❤️🥇]

  • @samystarfish5056
    @samystarfish5056 2 роки тому

    everyone should share and talk more about paralympics to make it much bigger event!! lets do our part

  • @JT-xe7yi
    @JT-xe7yi 2 роки тому

    These are the only olympics worth watching.

  • @aldofuna2893
    @aldofuna2893 2 роки тому +1

    So inspiring

  • @kahochan4837
    @kahochan4837 2 роки тому +1

    it is Inspiring. Truly Respect

  • @Nebulachain6
    @Nebulachain6 2 роки тому +3

    Hermoso, hermoso ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🥰

  • @L_Aster
    @L_Aster 2 роки тому +1

    I've never watched the paralympics before, but recently I've been thinking about all the stuff I can't do and it'd be good for me to watch... the stuff I still definitely can't do but at least I can see an athlete with the same disability as me compete. And it opens on my birthday, how nice :)

  • @hermine3480
    @hermine3480 2 роки тому

    Istg paralympics make me so emotional for some reason

  • @NekoHibaCosplay
    @NekoHibaCosplay 2 роки тому +3

    3:51 It's really sad that Zanardi won't be at this year's paraolympics since he suffered a terrible accident during an amatorial race he was having with his team an year ago, his actual health status is still unknown today by the general public, no one let loose a news about him.

    • @chiaramiorin6594
      @chiaramiorin6594 2 роки тому

      His family protects his privacy. Forza Alex! ❤

  • @3aglemountain521
    @3aglemountain521 2 роки тому

    12 minutes of real heroes 🤟

  • @alexandroajrgranados3880
    @alexandroajrgranados3880 2 роки тому

    Powerful!!!

  • @adalmeymorales1658
    @adalmeymorales1658 2 роки тому +1

    RESPECT.