Paralympic symbols#Current

The current Paralympic motto is "Spirit in Motion". It was introduced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.{{cite web|title=New Logo and Motto for IPC|url=http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20032/20030201.html|publisher=International Paralympic Committee|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080406004147/http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20032/20030201.html|archive-date=6 April 2008|date=2003}}

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The symbol of the Paralympic Games consists of three red, blue, and green crescents encircling a single point on a white field.[http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/oly@ipc.html International Paralympic Committee – The IPC logo, motto and flag], CRWFlags.com It was modernized from the 1992 emblem by advertising agency Scholz & Friends{{Cite web|title=No. 18: The Agitos, the Paralympic symbol is unveiled|url=https://www.paralympic.org/feature/no-18-agitos-paralympic-symbol-unveiled|access-date=2021-07-30|website=International Paralympic Committee|language=en}} and was formally used for the first time during the closing ceremony of the 2004 Summer Paralympics.[http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20032/20030201.html New Logo and Motto for IPC] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080406004147/http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20032/20030201.html|date=6 April 2008}}, International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

In October 2019, the IPC unveiled a new version of the emblem with a "stricter" geometry and brightened colours to match those used in the Olympic rings.{{Cite web |title=IPC Launches New Look: Change Starts with Sport |url=https://www.paralympic.org/news/ipc-launches-new-look-change-starts-sport |access-date=2021-07-30 |website=International Paralympic Committee |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Refreshed IPC logo designed to give "parity" with Olympic Rings|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1090495/ipc-logo-update-parity-olympic-rings|access-date=2021-07-30|website=www.insidethegames.biz|date=13 February 2020 }}

File:Paralympics logo 1988-94.svg

The first Paralympic logo was created for the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul and based on a traditional Korean decorative component called a pa, two of which make up the taegeuk symbol used in the flag of South Korea. The first Paralympic flag used five identically colored pas arranged similarly to the Olympic rings.

In 1991, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) requested that the IPS modify its logo due to its similarity to the Olympic emblem.[http://www.sportmuseum-leipzig.de/Ablage-Zeitung/1+2-2003/Seite6.htm Vom Rehabilitationssport zu den Paralympics] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305103827/http://www.sportmuseum-leipzig.de/Ablage-Zeitung/1+2-2003/Seite6.htm |date=5 March 2012 }} (German), Sportmuseum Leipzig[https://books.google.com/books?id=jdyW8XlhaM4C&dq=tae-geuks+1992+france&pg=PA113 Athlete first: a history of the paralympic movement], by Steve Bailey, Google Books As a result, a new Paralympic symbol utilizing only three pas was revealed at the 1992 Winter Paralympics. It took effect after the 1994 Winter Paralympics and officially remained through the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

Like the Olympics, each Paralympic Games has a unique emblem[http://en.beijing2008.cn/69/94/column212039469.shtml Paralympic Emblems] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304211708/http://en.beijing2008.cn/69/94/column212039469.shtml |date=4 March 2010 }}, The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games incorporating a version of the Paralympic symbol, the name and year of the event, and distinctive and cultural elements of the host nation. The emblems, once approved by the IPC, are used in promotional materials, by sponsors, and on Paralympic uniforms.

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| Adoption = 20 October 2019

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The Paralympic flag consists of the Paralympic symbol on a white background. The current version of the flag was first flown in 2019.

Since the 1988 Summer Paralympics, the Paralympic torch was used to maintain energy and keep energy dissipated before the Paralympic games.

Until the 2010 Winter Paralympics, each Organizing Committee was free to choose which method and how the Paralympic torch would be lit.[http://getset.london2012.com/en/the-games/about-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games/games-symbols-and-mascots Games symbols and mascots], Get Set – London 2012 Education Programme Following the Games, calls emerged for a "heritage flame" to become a permanent tradition of the Paralympics.{{Cite web |date=2013-01-03 |title=Bid to make Stoke Mandeville permanent home of Paralympic Torch lighting gathers momentum |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1012294/bid-to-make-stoke-mandeville-permanent-home-of-paralympic-torch-lighting-gathers-momentum |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=insidethegames |first1=Emily |last1=Goddard }} In August 2013, a ceremonial heritage flame was lit during a ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium,{{Cite web |date=2013-08-08 |title=Stoke Mandeville set to become permanent home for lighting of Paralympic Flame |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1015440/stoke-mandeville-set-to-become-permanent-home-for-lighting-of-paralympic-flame |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=insidethegames |first1=Nick |last1=Butler }} and on October 2023, it was announced that future Paralympic torch relays would officially in begin Stoke Mandeville, in a direct parallel to the traditional Olympic flame lighting in Olympia.{{Cite news |date=2023-10-06 |title=Stoke Mandeville revealed as permanent home of Paralympic flame |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67020029 |first1=Danny |last1=Fullbrook |access-date=2024-03-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Stoke Mandeville to stage first standalone Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1141463/stoke-mandeville-paralympic-flame |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=insidethegames |first1=Patrick |last1=Burke |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017134503/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1141463/stoke-mandeville-paralympic-flame |archive-date= October 17, 2023 }}{{Cite web |title=Paralympic Flame to be created at Stoke Mandeville for all future Paralympic Games |url=https://www.paralympic.org/news/paralympic-flame-be-created-stoke-mandeville-all-future-paralympic-games |date=6 Oct 2023 |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=International Paralympic Committee |language=en}}

Paralympic medals are made of gold-plated silver, silver, or bronze and are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each event. They are designed differently for each Paralympic Games.

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|title = Hymne de l’Avenir
Hymne der Zukunft

|transcription = Anthem of the Future
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The Paralympic Anthem, also known as the Paralympic Hymn, is played during the raising of the Paralympic Flag. The anthem, "Hymne de l’Avenir" (en. "Anthem of the Future"), was composed by Thierry Darnis.{{cite magazine |date=2001 |title=Graeme Connors adds Lyrics to Paralympic Hymn |url=http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20014/2001417.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020106221526/http://www.paralympic.org/paralympian/20014/2001417.htm |archive-date=6 January 2002 |access-date=2017-03-20 |magazine=The Paralympian |issue=4 |df=dmy-all}} It was approved by the IPC in March 1996,[http://www.paralympic.org/export/sites/default/IPC/IPC_Handbook/Section_1/2009_11_20_Intellectual_Property_Bylaws_GB_approved.pdf IPC Handbook – Bylaws Governance and Organizational Structure] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826054743/http://www.paralympic.org/export/sites/default/IPC/IPC_Handbook/Section_1/2009_11_20_Intellectual_Property_Bylaws_GB_approved.pdf |date=26 August 2016 }} (.pdf file), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and lyrics were added by Australian country singer Graeme Connors in 2001.

The Paralympic Oath is recited at every Paralympic opening ceremony. It is a solemn promise made while holding the Paralympic Flag by one athlete, judge, and coach representing, respectively, all participating competitors, officiating referees and officials, and coaches.

The Paralympic Oath has been taken since the first Paralympic Games and is identical to the original Olympic Oath written by Pierre de Coubertin, with the exception of the word 'Olympic' being substituted by 'Paralympic".

{{See also|List of recipients of the Paralympic Order}}

The Paralympic Order is the highest award given by the Paralympic Movement to individuals for particularly distinguished contributions to the Movement.[http://www.paralympic.org/export/sites/default/Media_Centre/News/Paralympian/2010_06_Paralympian_1_2010.pdf The Paralympian – Issue 1/2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619215300/http://paralympic.org/export/sites/default/Media_Centre/News/Paralympian/2010_06_Paralympian_1_2010.pdf |date=19 June 2010 }}, The Paralympian page 14, International Paralympic Committee (IPC)[http://www.paralympic.org/IPC/Awards/Paralympic_Order/index.html Paralympic Order], International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

Starting in 2022, the IPC introduced post nominals, similar to the IOC's OLY, to recognize individuals' contribution to the Paralympic movement. They was first awarded to Ragnhild Myklebust and Kevin Coombs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.paralympic.org/news/ipc-introduces-ply-post-nominal-titles-recognise-paralympians|title=IPC introduces PLY post-nominal titles to recognise Paralympians}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.paralympic.org/feature/paralympic-pioneers-who-helped-create-ply-legacy|title = The Paralympic pioneers who helped create a PLY legacy}}

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Each Paralympic Games has a mascot, usually an animal native to the area or, occasionally, human figures representing the host nation's cultural heritage.

• Olympic symbols

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• [http://www.paralympic.org/ Official site of the Paralympic Movement]

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