Para Sports Day
OtherWhat Is Para Sports Day?
August 25th is "Para Sports Day" (Para Supotsu no Hi) in Japan. Established by ASSC (Adapted Sports Support Center), an Osaka-based nonprofit, the day aims to build a society where everyone can enjoy sports, regardless of disability.
A Date Tied to the Original Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Para Sports Day exists to deepen understanding of para sports and to share their appeal with a wider audience.
- Origin: The date corresponds to August 25th, when the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games had originally been scheduled to take place.
- Established by: ASSC (Adapted Sports Support Center), a nonprofit organization based in Osaka.
- Purpose: To promote para sports and raise understanding and interest in adaptive athletics.
Toward a Society Where Everyone Can Play
Para sports feature ingenious adaptations tailored to each athlete's needs — prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, and audible balls for visually impaired players, to name a few. Beyond their thrilling competition, they offer a chance to reflect on building a society that values diversity.
Ways to Mark the Day
- Learn about different para sports and their rules
- Look back at memorable moments from past Paralympic Games
- Find a para sports experience event happening near you
- Talk with someone close to you about diversity in sports
Challenges That Push Limits Inspire Us All
Para Sports Day is a day to share in the appeal of sports across the boundaries of ability. On August 25th, take a moment to look at the spirit of challenge that para sports embody.