This book critically examines the planning, management, and operations of the world's premier event for Para sport athletes. Noting a lack of research into how these games are planned and managed, the authors of this contributed volume discuss how the Paralympics are essentially different to the Olympics and what this means for their management. Managing the Paralympics explores how the organizers and connected stakeholders effectively organize and deliver the Paralympics, taking into account what has been learned from previous events. Including emergent models of best practice from event management, project management and sport management literature, the book gives an insight into the planning of one of the world's biggest sporting events that encompasses ten impairment types and multiple sport classes within sports.

For Olympic athletes, fans, and media alike, the Games often bring out the best that sport has to offer: unity, nationalism, friendly competition - and the potential for an upset. However, wherever international competition occurs, politics are never far from the front lines. Perhaps this was never truer than during the early Cold War, during which all interactions between the United States and the Soviet Union were treated as matters of life and death. This not only affected the Games themselves but each side tried to manipulate the International Olympic Committee behind the scenes. Despite the IOC's best efforts to keep the Olympics apolitical, they were drawn very quickly into this all-encompassing battle for supremacy, this time with the medal count as the ultimate prize. Both the Olympic Movement and the superpowers, as the Games gained greater social/political relevance from the shared fixation on the medal count while Moscow and Washington an exciting new arena for staging their battles for hearts and minds. Based on IOC, US government, and contemporary media sources, this book looks at six consecutive Olympiads to show just how high the stakes became once the Soviets began competing - and threatening America's traditional athletic supremacy - in 1952.

De Olympische Sierpnia in Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park, East London 5 Augustus. Een dag uit het leven van het Olympisch Park en het Olympisch Stadion waaronder heren 100 meter Olympisch Gouden Medaille, Usain Bolt 09,63 seconden. De Olympische Sierpnia in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 Augustus 2012 bestaat uit 58 kleuren fotos met bijschriften zoals Usain Bolt in de mannen 100m finale, Australie v Canada vrouwen basketbal, iconische gebouwen, uitzicht over Londen van The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympische en Paralympic waardeert in actie gezien... Vriendschappen, Respect, Excellence, Vastberadenheid, Inspiratie, Moed, Gelijkheid] en niet te vergeten de pure plezier, spanning en entertainment van dit alles De Olympic Park werd later omgedoopt tot 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' aan het Diamanten Jubileum van Koningin Elizabeth II te herdenken.]

A day in the life of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium including Men's 100 metre Olympic Gold medal Usain Bolt 09.63 seconds. The Olympic Games in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012 consists of 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men's 100m final, Australia v Canada women's basketball, iconic buildings, views of London from The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympic and Paralympic values seen in action...F.R.E.D.I.C.E. Friendships, Respect, Excellence, Determination, Inspiration, Courage, Equality] and not forgetting the sheer fun, excitement and entertainment of it all The Olympic Park was later re-named 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Romanian Edition]

Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Londynie 2012 Pictures Olympic Park, East London 05 Sierpnia Dzien w zyciu Olympic Park i Stadion Olimpijski w tym 100 mezczyzn metr Zloty medal Olimpijski Usain Bolt 09,63 sekundy. Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Zdjecia, Olympic Park, East London 05 Sierpnia 2012 sklada sie z 58 kolorowych fotografii z napisami w tym Usain Bolt na 100 m mezczyzn w finale, koszykowka Australia przeciwko Kanada kobiet, ikoniczne budynki, widoki Londynu z orbity, gry pomocnikow i Olympic wartosci Paraolimpijski zobaczyc w akcji... przyjaznie, respect, excellence, determinacja, inspiracja, odwaga, rownosc] i nie zapominajac o czystej zabawy, emocje i rozrywke w tym wszystkim Olympic Park zostal pozniej nazwanego "Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" w celu upamietnienia diamentowy jubileusz krolowej Elzbiety II.] Polskie Wydanie] Full Colour Edition]

In 1968, Mexico prepared to host the Olympic games amid growing civil unrest. The spectacular sports facilities and urban redevelopment projects built by the government in Mexico City mirrored the country's rapid but uneven modernization. In the same year, a street-savvy democratization movement led by students emerged in the city. Throughout the summer, the '68 Movement staged protests underscoring a widespread sense of political disenfranchisement. Just ten days before the Olympics began, nearly three hundred student protestors were massacred by the military in a plaza at the core of a new public housing complex. In spite of institutional denial and censorship, the 1968 massacre remains a touchstone in contemporary Mexican culture thanks to the public memory work of survivors and Mexico's leftist intelligentsia. In this highly original study of the afterlives of the '68 Movement, George F. Flaherty explores how urban spaces-material but also literary, photographic, and cinematic-became an archive of 1968, providing a framework for de facto modes of justice for years to come.

Die Olympischen Spiele in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012. Der Olympiapark wurde spater umbenannt "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park," um die Diamond Jubilee von Konigin Elizabeth II zu gedenken.] German Edition]

Les Olympiques Jeux de Londres 2012 Photos Olympic Park, East Londres 5 Aout Le Parc Olympique a ete plus tard rebaptise "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" pour commemorer le jubile de diamant de la reine Elizabeth II.]

The Olympic Games in Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park, East London 5 August The Olympic Park was later re-named "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Japanese Edition]

De Olympiska Sierpnia i Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park East London 5 Augusti. En dag i livet av Olympic Park och Olympic Stadium inklusive Mans 100 meter OS-Guld Usain Bolt 09,63 sekunder. De Olympiska Sierpnia i Pictures, bestar Olympic Park, East London 5 Augusti 2012 av 58 fargfotografier med bildtexter inklusive Usain Bolt i Man 100m final, Australien mot Kanada kvinnors basket, ikoniska byggnader, utsikt over London fran Orbit, Spel Medhjalpare, Olympic och Paralympiska varden ses i aktion... Vanskap, Respekt, Excellence, Beslutsamhet, Inspiration, Mod, Jamlikhet] och inte att forglomma det stora noje, spanning och underhallning av det hela The Olympic Park senare doptes "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" for att fira diamantjubileet av drottning Elizabeth II.]

Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Londynie 2012 Pictures Olympic Park, East London 05 Sierpnia Dzien w zyciu Olympic Park i Stadion Olimpijski w tym 100 mezczyzn metr Zloty medal Olimpijski Usain Bolt 09,63 sekundy. Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Zdjecia, Olympic Park, East London 05 Sierpnia 2012 sklada sie z 58 kolorowych fotografii z napisami w tym Usain Bolt na 100 m mezczyzn w finale, koszykowka Australia przeciwko Kanada kobiet, ikoniczne budynki, widoki Londynu z orbity, gry pomocnikow i Olympic wartosci Paraolimpijski zobaczyc w akcji... przyjaznie, respect, excellence, determinacja, inspiracja, odwaga, rownosc] i nie zapominajac o czystej zabawy, emocje i rozrywke w tym wszystkim Olympic Park zostal pozniej nazwanego "Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" w celu upamietnienia diamentowy jubileusz krolowej Elzbiety II.] Polskie Wydanie]

The Olympic Games i Myndum London 2012 Olympic Park East London 5 Agust. A Dagur i lifi Olympic Park og Olympic Stadium Asamt 100 karla metra Olympic Gold Medal Usain Bolt 09,63 sekundur. The Olympic Games i Myndum, Olympic Park, East London Agust 5, 2012 samanstendur af 58 ljosmynda i lit meo yfirskrift a meoal Usain Bolt i 100m endanlega karla, korfubolti Astralia v Kanada kvenna, helgimynda byggingar, skooanir London fra sporbraut, leikir framreioslu, Olympic og Olympiuleikum fatlaora gildi seo i aogero... Vina, Viroing, Excellence, Akvoroun, Inspiration, Hugrekki, Jafnretti] og ekki gleyma hreinn gaman, spennu og skemmtun ao allt The Olympic Park var sioar aftur - heitir "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" til ao minnast Diamond Jubilee af Queen Elizabeth II.]

OL i bilder London 2012 Olympic Park East London 5 August En dag i livet til Olympic Park og Olympic Stadium Inkludert menn 100 meter OL-gull Usain Bolt 09,63 sekunder OL i bilder, bestar Olympic Park, East London den 5 August 2012 av 58 fargefotografier med bildetekster inkludert Usain Bolt i Menn 100m Finalen, Australia v Canada kvinners basketball, ikoniske bygninger, utsikt over London fra The Orbit, Spill Hjelpere, OL-og paralympiske verdier sett i aksjon... Vennskap, Respekt, Excellence, besluttsomhet, Inspirasjon, Courage, likestillings] og ikke glemme den ren moro, spenning og underholdning av det hele The Olympic Park ble senere omdopt 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' til minne om Diamond Jubilee av Dronning Elizabeth II.]

Pictures London 2012ko Olinpiar Parke Olinpiar Jokoak du, East London Abuztuaren 5 Olinpiar Parkea zuten geroago berriro izeneko "The Queen Elizabeth Olinpiar Parkea" Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubileu ospatzeko.]

I Giochi Olimpici di Londra 2012 Immagini Olympic Park, East London 5 Agosto Il Parco Olimpico e stato poi ribattezzato "The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park" per commemorare il Giubileo di diamante della Regina Elisabetta II.] Edizione Italiana]

Os Olimpicos Xogos en Imaxes London 2012 Olympic Park East London 05 de Agosto. Un dia na vida do Parque Olimpico e Estadio Olimpico ata 100 metros medalla de ouro Olimpica masculina Usain Bolt 09,63 segundos. Os Olimpicos Xogos en Imaxes, Olympic Park, East London 05 de Agosto de 2012 esta composta por 58 fotografias de cores con etiquetas, incluindo Usain Bolt nos 100m finais Masculina, baloncesto Australia v Canada mulleres, edificios emblematicos, vistas de Londres desde a orbita, Xogos Helpers, Olympic e Paraolimpicos valora ver en accion... amizades, respecto, excelencia, determinacion, inspiracion, coraxe, igualdade] e non esquecendo a diversion pura, emocion e entretemento de todo isto O Parque Olimpico foi mais tarde re-nomeado 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' para conmemorar o Xubileu de Diamante da Raina Isabel II.]

Na Cluichi Oilimpeacha i Londain 2012 Oilimpeacha Pairc Pictiuir East London 5 Lunasa. La i saol an Phairc Oilimpeacha agus Oilimpeacha Staidiam Lena n-airitear 100 meadar bonn oir Oilimpeach na bhFear Usain Bolt 09,63 soicind. Na Cluichi Oilimpeacha i Pictiuir, Pairc Oilimpeacha, East London 5 Lunasa, 2012 comhdheanta de 58 ghrianghraif daite le fotheidil lena n-airitear Usain Bolt i bhFear 100m deiridh, cispheil Astrail v Ceanada mban, foirgnimh ioconach, tuairimi Londain o An Orbit, Cluichi Cuntoiri, Oilimpeacha agus Is mor ag Para-Oilimpeacha feiceail i ngniomh... Cairdeas, Meas, Feabhais, Cinneadh, Inspioraid, Misneach, Comhionannais] agus gan dearmad a dheanamh ar an spraoi forsa, excitement agus siamsaiochta de go leir An Phairc Oilimpeacha a bhi ina dhiaidh sin ath - ainmnithe ' The Queen Elizabeth Phairc Oilimpeacha ' chun comoradh a dheanamh ar an Iubhaile Diamond na Banriona Eilis II.]

The Olympic Games in Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park, East London 5 August. A day in the life of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium including Men's 100 metre Olympic Gold medal Usain Bolt 09.63 seconds. The Olympic Games in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012 consists of 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men's 100m final, Australia v Canada women's basketball, iconic buildings, views of London from The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympic and Paralympic values seen in action...F.R.E.D.I.C.E. Friendships, Respect, Excellence, Determination, Inspiration, Courage, Equality] and not forgetting the sheer fun, excitement and entertainment of it all The Olympic Park was later re-named 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Bengali Edition]

A day in the life of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium including Men's 100 metre Olympic Gold medal Usain Bolt 09.63 seconds. The Olympic Games in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012 consists of 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men's 100m final, Australia v Canada women's basketball, iconic buildings, views of London from The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympic and Paralympic values seen in action...F.R.E.D.I.C.E. Friendships, Respect, Excellence, Determination, Inspiration, Courage, Equality] and not forgetting the sheer fun, excitement and entertainment of it all The Olympic Park was later re-named 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Bulgarian Edition]

A day in the life of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium including Men's 100 metre Olympic Gold medal Usain Bolt 09.63 seconds. The Olympic Games in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012 consists of 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men's 100m final, Australia v Canada women's basketball, iconic buildings, views of London from The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympic and Paralympic values seen in action...F.R.E.D.I.C.E. Friendships, Respect, Excellence, Determination, Inspiration, Courage, Equality] and not forgetting the sheer fun, excitement and entertainment of it all The Olympic Park was later re-named 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Indonesian Edition]

The Olympic Games in Pictures London 2012 Olympic Park, East London 5 August. A day in the life of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium including Men's 100 metre Olympic Gold medal Usain Bolt 09.63 seconds. The Olympic Games in Pictures, Olympic Park, East London 5 August 2012 consists of 58 colour photographs with captions including Usain Bolt in Men's 100m final, Australia v Canada women's basketball, iconic buildings, views of London from The Orbit, Games Helpers, Olympic and Paralympic values seen in action...F.R.E.D.I.C.E. Friendships, Respect, Excellence, Determination, Inspiration, Courage, Equality] and not forgetting the sheer fun, excitement and entertainment of it all The Olympic Park was later re-named 'The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park' to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.] Hindi Edition]