Gergo Szabo’s Post

I’ve just seen the Channel 4 advert for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. I’m conflicted. The rules of gravity, time and force, apply to everyone – disabled or not. Equally. And I agree, comments like, ‘doing great, considering’ and ‘incredible for someone like that’ in reference to the achievements of people with disabilities is demeaning, degrading and frankly, outdated. Certainly, the idea of disabled people being ‘superhuman’ isn’t great either (c. Channel 4’s slogan for the London Paralympics 2012 and Rio 2016, although the 2012 advert remains my favourite!) We’re just humans, like everyone else. The simple fact is that people with disabilities do encounter daily challenges that people without disabilities don’t. Access to housing, education, employment and justice by virtue of being disabled, we encounter unnecessary and easily avoidable challenges. The rules of physics apply equally, sure. But society - a different set of rules apply. #Paris2024ParalympicGames #OlympicGames2024

Want to know how the #ParalympicMovement and the #ParalympicGames got started, here's a short origin story thanks to Nine. #Paris2024

WHAT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SHOULD REMIND US ALL Every four years it happens again: the Olympic Games - A world spectacle of elite athletes from every country competing against each other. I remember myself as a kid, glued to the television, admiring the ice skaters and acrobats. And even today, I will peek in over the next few weeks to see the highlights of the games. But for me, the Olympics are more than just a sports event—they are the culmination of global unity. Here is why: 🕊 Being international competitors doesn't mean being enemies. We can compete in a respectful and peaceful manner and even be friends.  🕊 We are all in the same boat. Everybody competes under the same equal rules and regulations.  🕊 Global harmony is possible. Different cultures come together and live in peace despite political and cultural differences.  🕊 International bonding is happening behind the scenes. The games bring people together from all around the world at such an eventful moment promoting a deep connection. 🕊 Stories are written. Every four years, athletes from all backgrounds astonish us with their greatness and inspire us to be better. Let’s see which country will surprise us this year, let’s see which athletes will set a new world record. And let’s celebrate them all for their achievements, dedication, and perseverance, regardless of where they're coming from. #diversity #inclusion #culturalunderstanding #globalmindset #culturalunderstanding #olympicgames #unity

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Have you seen Channel 4 ‘s promo ad for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games yet? Irreverent. Hard hitting. Compelling. At a little over 2 mins, “Considering What?" is the latest of their powerful campaigns that highlight these incredible athletes to challenge patronising attitudes and change perceptions about disability. Replacing its ‘Superhumans’ forerunner, this campaign challenges people to view Paralympians as elite, world-class athletes, not as competitors “overcoming” their disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eikxjzqQ Created by Channel 4’s multi-award-winning in-house agency, 4creative, the film captures the reactions of people as they watch Paralympic sport which, although well intentioned, are misguided and don’t appreciate Paralympians for what they are – world class athletes. Rather than showing the athletes “overcoming their disabilities”, the film depicts Paralympians taking on and overcoming forces such as gravity, friction and time – the impassionate elements and unchangeable forces of our world – that make no exception for any athlete, regardless of someone’s disability. A world-class concept worthy of the world-class sportsmen and women it showcases. Kudos to Channel 4 for their dedication to promoting the Paralympics and for the enthusiastic audience that it has successfully cultivated. Its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games reached over 20 million viewers, which is a third of the UK population. Additionally, their innovative approach on social media garnered 4.1 million views on TikTok. #Paralympics #Inclusion #Diversity #Channel4 #Respect #GlobalCommunity

With the Paris Games coming to a close, the Olympics are returning to Hollywood after a 44-year hiatus. LA 2028 will be a display of American culture, technology, and their undying love for sports. The 1984 Olympic games in LA were when the Games went fully commercial - they were the first profitable Olympics ever. 🙌🏼 For 2028, LA already has existing infra that they will capitalize on including UCLA’s coveted university campus which will temporarily serve as the Olympic Games village, minimizing the cost of organizing the games. 🙌🏼 By 2028, the Games might reflect an even stronger commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, building on the progressive steps taken by Paris this year. The historic inclusion of cricket, after nearly a century, signals a bold move by the Olympic Committee to broaden the Games' global appeal. This addition could profoundly reshape Olympic viewership in cricket-loving nations like India, drawing millions of passionate fans and potentially transforming the Olympics into a truly universal celebration of sport. 🙌🏼 #Olympics2028 #LAOlympics https://lnkd.in/danVfCYQ

📌Paris 2024: Paralympic Games can catalyse access to #AssistiveTechnology🏅 📢Read ATscale CEO Pascal Bijleveld’s thoughts on increasing access to #AT as the Paris 2024 #ParalympicGames gets underway. 👉”We cannot forget that access to advanced assistive products used by athletes is still far from equal. A lack of access to assistive technology has been demonstrably linked to lower achievements, fewer medals, and reduced representation from athletes in low- and middle-income countries. ”   ➡️”However, we must acknowledge that access to advanced assistive products is not the only barrier to competition. In low- and middle-income countries, the provision of advanced #Wheelchairs or #Prostheses must go in tandem with the maintenance and improvements to training, funding, and national sports infrastructure.” With over 1.5 million tickets purchased for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, let’s use this opportunity to drive visibility of #AssistiveTechnology, all year round!📅 🌐Open The International Platform on Sport and Development link here 👉https://lnkd.in/dp_z6-rp #UnlockTheEveryday #Paralympics2024 #BeyondSports #Paris2024

What does a Venue IT Duty Manager do for #Paris2024? Watch the interview with Michelle Marr to learn what is life behind the scenes of the Olympic and Paralympic Games! ✨🕵️♂️ Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/dZMEfxix #CelebratingWhatMatters #WorldwidePartner #AdvancingWhatMatters

The success of the #Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is undeniable at this point. The beauty of the city and its landmarks, the location of the venues, the impeccable organization, the committed volunteers, the level of the athletes, the impressive television production, the media coverage… and also the technology. Atos has been instrumental in this area, not only delivering and operating critical applications for the games (like the volunteers portal, workforce management, accreditations, all competition information on the official website and mobile app, results information delivered to commentators and media,…) but also planning, coordinating, and integrating different providers, and securing the full IT landscape. The result has been spectacular: - Over 1,026 events in the Olympic and Paralympic schedules, with results transmitted to fans, journalists, and broadcasters almost in real-time. - 233 million unique users of the Paris 2024 website (most viewed page: Schedule). - 18 million downloads of the Paris 2024 mobile application (most viewed page: Medals) and an average of 20 million unique users per day during the Olympic Games. - Over 10,000 daily users of MyInfo, the dedicated website for journalists and the Olympic Family. - More than 400,000 accreditations managed for the Olympic Games and 240,000 for the Paralympic Games; 3.7 million scans during the Games. - Over 300,000 applicants to the volunteer program, with 45,000 volunteers selected. - A record number of 1,894 workstations with the on-site and remote Commentators Information System. - 250,000 hours of testing over 15 months to assess the performance of the critical applications. - AI technology delivered successfully for workforce management and in our MDR solution for cybersecurity #Atos and #Eviden have shown to the world what we can achieve together. This has been a team work, delivered not only from Paris but from other locations globally, so congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this success. #AdvancingWhatMatters #WorldwideITPartner