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WORLD WHEELCHAIR GAMES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Wheelchair Games
1, record 1, English, World%20Wheelchair%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wheelchair Games: An international program of sports competition similar to the Olympic Games that is held for paralyzed individuals confined to wheelchairs. 2, record 1, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The events include archery, basketball, bowling, table tennis, swimming, and track and field events such as the discus throw and shot put. The games are intended not so much for individuals competing against each other as for individuals competing against their handicaps. 2, record 1, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1984, "The 7th World Wheelchair Games" were held in Stoke Mandeville, England, from July the 23rd to August 1st. Information provided by the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association. 1, record 1, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Wheelchair Games
- Wheelchair Olympic Games
- World Wheelchair Olympic Games
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant
1, record 1, French, Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On les appelle aussi «Jeux Olympiques en fauteuil roulant» et «Jeux en fauteuil roulant». Officiellement, ils sont les «World Wheelchair Games» et «Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant». En 1984, les «VIIe Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant» se sont tenus à Stoke Mandeville, Angleterre, du 23 juillet au 1er août. Les renseignements de source non écrite ont été obtenus de l'Association canadienne des sports en fauteuil roulant à Ottawa. 1, record 1, French, - Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 2, record 1, French, - Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Jeux Olympiques en fauteuil roulant
- Jeux Olympiques mondiaux en fauteuil roulant
- Jeux en fauteuil roulant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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