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WHEELCHAIR OLYMPIC GAMES [4 records]
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
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Disabled Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- paralympic table tennis
1, record 2, English, paralympic%20table%20tennis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The serve is an important element of Olympic table tennis and the same is true of the Paralympic version. Under Olympic rules, the ball must be placed in the open palm of the hand, thrown at least 16 cm into the air perpendicular to the table, and struck. In paralympic table tennis, where this is not possible, the ball may be tossed by placing it on the elbow or on the racket. 1, record 2, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Table tennis... has been part of the Paralympic programme since the first Games at Rome 1960 when wheelchair athletes competed. Events for standing players were first included at the Toronto 1976 Games. Table tennis only became an Olympic sport at Seoul 1988, so the Paralympic equivalent has a longer history. 1, record 2, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Sports adaptés
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tennis de table paralympique
1, record 2, French, tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service est un élément important du tennis de table […] Selon les règles olympiques, la balle doit être placée dans la paume ouverte de la main et lancée à 16 cm minimum dans les airs et perpendiculairement à la table avant d'être frappée. Au tennis de table paralympique où cela n'est pas possible, la balle peut être lancée en la plaçant sur le coude ou sur la raquette. 1, record 2, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tennis de table a été au programme des premiers Jeux à Rome en 1960, en faisant un des sports paralympiques originaux. Il a été à l'origine ouvert seulement aux utilisateurs de fauteuils roulants; les joueurs debout ont été ajoutés en 1976 et les athlètes ayant de la paralysie cérébrale se sont joints en 1980. 2, record 2, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Sports (General)
- Disabled Sports
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver
1, record 3, English, Olympic%20and%20Paralympic%20Village%20Vancouver
correct, Canada, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver is located on the southeast side of False Creek in Vancouver. Village guests will enjoy extraordinary views of the Vancouver skyline and the North Shore Mountains. The Village features newly built, sustainable housing that will be a model LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) neighbourhood post-Games. Housing for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be in townhomes and apartments. To meet the needs of the smaller population during the Paralympic Games, the Vancouver Village will be condensed to provide a lively and intimate atmosphere for the ice sledge hockey players and wheelchair curlers. 2, record 3, English, - Olympic%20and%20Paralympic%20Village%20Vancouver
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Village
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports adaptés
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Village olympique et paralympique de Vancouver
1, record 3, French, Village%20olympique%20et%20paralympique%20de%20Vancouver
correct, masculine noun, Canada, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Village olympique et paralympique de Vancouver se trouve du côté sud-est de False Creek à Vancouver. Les invités du village profiteront de vues extraordinaires du ciel de Vancouver et des montagnes de la rive nord. Le village regroupe des unités de logement durables nouvellement construites, qui constitueront un voisinage type du programme LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) après les Jeux. Le logement pour les Jeux olympiques et paralympiques sera sous forme de maisons en rangée et d'appartements. Pour satisfaire aux besoins de la population moins nombreuse pendant les Jeux paralympiques, le Village de Vancouver sera réaménagé de façon à créer une ambiance vivante et intime pour les joueurs de hockey sur luge et les joueurs de curling en fauteuil roulant. 2, record 3, French, - Village%20olympique%20et%20paralympique%20de%20Vancouver
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park
1, record 4, English, Hillcrest%2FNat%20Bailey%20Stadium%20Park
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Construction is now officially under way on Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park, the final competition venue of the 2010 Winter Games to break ground. The centrally located facility will host the men's and women's curling competitions for the Olympic Games, as well as the wheelchair curling tournament for the Paralympic Games. Post-Games, Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park will be converted into a permanent, multi-use community legacy facility. 2, record 4, English, - Hillcrest%2FNat%20Bailey%20Stadium%20Park
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park
1, record 4, French, Hillcrest%2FNat%20Bailey%20Stadium%20Park
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La construction a officiellement débuté à Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park, le dernier site de compétition des Jeux d'hiver de 2010 à inaugurer officiellement le début des travaux. Le site, dont l'emplacement est central, accueillera les compétitions de curling dames et hommes des Jeux olympiques, ainsi que les tournois de curling en fauteuil roulant dames et hommes des Jeux paralympiques. Après les Jeux, Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park sera converti en une installation communautaire polyvalente permanente. 2, record 4, French, - Hillcrest%2FNat%20Bailey%20Stadium%20Park
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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