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Sportowcy z niepełnosprawnością na olimpijskim szlaku: An Exhibition on Disability Sports History at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Discover the evolution of para-sports and the inspiring journey of athletes with disabilities towards the Olympic trail.

This exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism explores the significant history of sports for individuals with disabilities. It traces the institutional beginnings in the early 20th century, highlighting how these sports evolved into distinct categories. Learn about the remarkable journey of para-athletes and their path to the Olympic movement.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition traces the history and development of sports for individuals with disabilities, highlighting its institutional beginnings in the early 20th century and its evolution into distinct categories based on functional needs. It showcases the journey of athletes with disabilities on the Olympic path.

Curatorial context

Opened on February 24, 2023, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Karpacz (though prepared by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw), the exhibition 'Sportowcy z niepełnosprawnością na olimpijskim szlaku' (Athletes with disabilities on the Olympic trail) delves into the history of para-sports. The exhibition, curated by Piotr Banasiak, is presented across several panels and outlines the institutional beginnings of this movement in the first half of the 20th century, noting the early divisions based on the type of disability. It details the formation of three primary groups: deaf and hard of hearing, physically disabled, blind and visually impaired, and intellectually disabled athletes. The exhibition was graced by the presence of Lucyna Kornobys, a two-time silver medalist at the Paralympic Games, who showcased her trophies. Piotr Banasiak also organized a demonstration of para-sports like boccia and goalball for the attending youth. The event included the presentation of awards to deserving coaches and activists dedicated to developing sports for individuals with disabilities by Dr. Marek Obrębalski, Vice-Chairman of the Lower Silesian Regional Assembly.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 24, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition was curated by Piotr Banasiak. Notable attendees and participants included Paralympic medalist Lucyna Kornobys and Dr. Marek Obrębalski, Vice-Chairman of the Lower Silesian Regional Assembly.
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