Open AccessDisability in Olympic Games
Author(s) -
Lucas André Borato,
Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro,
Deisy de Freitas Lima Ventura,
Marcelo Massa
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
saúde, ética and justiça
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2317-2770
pISSN - 1414-218X
DOI - 10.11606/issn.2317-2770.v24i1p44-47
Subject(s) - athletes , championship , psychology , literal (mathematical logic) , disabled people , applied psychology , social psychology , political science , computer science , medicine , law , physical therapy , life style , algorithm
Paralympians’ participation in the Olympic Games is marked by intense debate. To evaluate disabilities, we should avoid literal definitions and rather consider the diverse factors that may influence a person’s functions and functionality. This article analyses two cases of disabled athletes: Oscar Pistorius and Alan Fonteles. We understand that, if an athlete, despite of any disability, feels he or she is able to compete with others, this athlete should not be prohibited to do so. Moreover, without scientific evidence that an athlete has advantages over others, people with disabilities should be allowed to participate in any championship.