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WHEELCHAIR TENNIS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Disabled Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- paralympic table tennis
1, record 1, English, paralympic%20table%20tennis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Sports adaptés
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tennis de table paralympique
1, record 1, French, tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheelchair tennis
1, record 2, English, wheelchair%20tennis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wheelchair tennis is tennis.... The rules of the game(with the exception of the 2 bounce rule), the fundamental tactics and techniques as well as the physical and mental preparations applied to coaching able-bodied players all transfer over to wheelchair tennis. The major new skill a tennis coach has to master is teaching mobility. Being able to move a wheelchair around the tennis court in the most efficient way mirrors the footwork an able-bodied player needs to master in order to maximize his/her tennis game. 2, record 2, English, - wheelchair%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Competition in wheelchair tennis is held in singles and doubles and is comprised of two sport classes. The open class is for athletes with lower limb impairment, while the quad class is for those with additional upper limb impairment. 3, record 2, English, - wheelchair%20tennis
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wheel-chair tennis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tennis en fauteuil roulant
1, record 2, French, tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] handisport dérivé du tennis. 2, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les règles de jeu du tennis en fauteuil roulant sont les mêmes que le tennis habituel, sauf qu'on peut laisser la balle faire deux bonds avant de la frapper. Le jeu est très spectaculaire et très étonnant pour les amateurs de cette discipline! C'est ce qui en fait un sport universel, puisque les athlètes peuvent facilement échanger avec des partenaires non handicapés. 3, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La compétition en tennis en fauteuil roulant s'effectue en simples et en doubles et est composée de deux catégories sportives. La catégorie ouverte est pour les athlètes ayant une déficience dans les membres inférieurs, tandis que la catégorie quad est pour ceux qui ont aussi une déficience dans les membres supérieurs. 4, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tenis en silla de ruedas
1, record 2, Spanish, tenis%20en%20silla%20de%20ruedas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenis en silla de ruedas. La principal diferencia con el tenis convencional es que la pelota puede dar dos botes, siempre y cuando el primero haya sido dentro de los límites establecidos [para] la cancha. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tenis%20en%20silla%20de%20ruedas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tennis clinic
1, record 3, English, tennis%20clinic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- clinic 2, record 3, English, clinic
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organized instructional activity of a fixed duration; by extension, place where this instruction is given. Activities include drills and sometimes competition. Tennis skills of students are analyzed and corrected by qualified instructors (pros). 1, record 3, English, - tennis%20clinic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resort’s tennis program includes a complimentary clinic on Wednesdays and the rare opportunity for players to use ballboys, for a nominal fee, to have a little taste of the days of yore. 2, record 3, English, - tennis%20clinic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... tennis director Jeff George heads a well-established program designed with an eye on both instruction and enjoyment. Mornings, basically, are for lessons and clinics. Afternoons are set aside for optional social or competitive play. 2, record 3, English, - tennis%20clinic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Adult, advanced, drill, fee, introductory, junior, senior, weekend, wheelchair tennis clinic. 1, record 3, English, - tennis%20clinic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stage de tennis
1, record 3, French, stage%20de%20tennis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- stage 1, record 3, French, stage
correct, masculine noun
- clinique de tennis 2, record 3, French, clinique%20de%20tennis
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- clinique 2, record 3, French, clinique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cours pratiques de tennis donnés à des groupes restreints de personnes. 1, record 3, French, - stage%20de%20tennis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «clinique» ne s'entend qu'au sens médical. 1, record 3, French, - stage%20de%20tennis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ils ont pris une clinique de quatre semaines pour six heures d'enseignement. 2, record 3, French, - stage%20de%20tennis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Disabled Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- international Paralympic sport federation
1, record 4, English, international%20Paralympic%20sport%20federation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IPSF 1, record 4, English, IPSF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An independent sport federation recognized by the IPC [International Paralympic Committee] as the sole worldwide representative of the specific sport for athletes with a disability and being granted the status of Paralympic sport by the IPC Governing Board. 2, record 4, English, - international%20Paralympic%20sport%20federation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the international Paralympic sport federation for wheelchair tennis is the International Tennis Federation. 3, record 4, English, - international%20Paralympic%20sport%20federation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports adaptés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fédération internationale de sport paralympique
1, record 4, French, f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20de%20sport%20paralympique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IPSF 1, record 4, French, IPSF
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque sport paralympique est chapeauté par une fédération internationale de sport paralympique chargée d'en établir les règles. 1, record 4, French, - f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20de%20sport%20paralympique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À titre d'exemple, le rugby en fauteuil roulant est régi par l'International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF), un comité de l'International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS). 2, record 4, French, - f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20de%20sport%20paralympique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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