The Paralympic Games
Study note
The Paralympic Games are a major international event for athletes with disabilities, and London hosted them in 2012 alongside the Olympic Games. The Paralympics are now watched by millions of people around the world.
The Paralympics have their origin in the work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a doctor who had come to Britain as a German refugee. At Stoke Mandeville hospital in Buckinghamshire, he developed new treatments for people with spinal injuries and encouraged his patients to take part in sport. So for this topic, remember that London hosted the 2012 Paralympics and that the movement began with Dr Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville hospital.
Memory tip: Paralympics: London 2012; origins with Dr Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville hospital.
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The Paralympic Games have their origin in the work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttmann at which hospital?
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1. The Paralympic Games have their origin in the work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttmann at which hospital?
- The Royal London
- Stoke Mandeville
- St Thomas'
- Great Ormond Street
Correct answer: Stoke Mandeville
The Paralympics began with Dr Ludwig Guttmann's work at Stoke Mandeville hospital.
2. London hosted the Paralympic Games in 2012.
- True
- False
Correct answer: True
True. The 2012 Paralympic Games were hosted in London.
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