Paralympic wheelchair tennis
Google Doodle Today, Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics: The doodle shows two birds playing the sport in a wheelchair in a pristine Parisian garden.
Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics 2024 Google Doodle
As the Paris Paralympics 2024 continues to captivate sports enthusiasts worldwide, Google commemorated the wheelchair tennis event on Tuesday through an engaging doodle featuring animated birds.
The doodle depicts two birds in a wheelchair engaging in the activity in the immaculate Jardin du Palais Royal, often known as Jardin des Tuileries, in Paris. “Superb attitudes and exceptional service. On its official Google Doodles page, the search engine remarked, “Wheelchair Tennis starts today at Stade Roland-Garros.”
Wheelchair tennis competitions in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris began on August 30 and will conclude on September 7 at the Roland Garros Stadium, which is well-known for its clay courts. Men’s, women’s, and quads divisions will all have singles and doubles matches during the competition.
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The 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris kick-started wheelchair tennis events on August 30 and they will end on September 7 at the Roland Garros Stadium, famous for its clay courts. The tournament will feature singles and doubles matches in the men’s, women’s, and quads categories.
In matches with varying features on Sunday, Gustavo Fernandez (Argentina), Todiko Oda (Japan), Martin De La Puente (Spain), and Alfie Hewett (Great Britain) all made it to the round of 16.
First conducted at the Barcelona Paralympic Games in 1992, wheelchair tennis is played at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
The International Tennis Federation Wheelchair Tennis Tour now includes over 150 events, according to the official website.
- The open class, for athletes with permanent impairment of one or both legs but with normal arm function.
- The quad class, for athletes with additional restrictions in the playing arm, confining the ability to handle the racquet and manage the wheelchair.
History of Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis was founded in 1976 by US freestyle skier Brad Parks. The sport quickly gained popularity and it was introduced to the Paralympic Games in 1992.
The International Paralympic Committee mentions: “Wheelchair tennis was founded in 1976 following work by former US freestyle skier Brad Parks.The sport grew in the 1980s as France became the first country in Europe to put together a specific wheelchair tennis programme. The sport made its first appearance at the Barcelona 1992 Paralympics.”
The game follows the same rules as normal tennis, with a few adaptations to accommodate the use of wheelchairs. Players are allowed two bounces of the ball before returning it, and the sport features an impressive array of techniques and strategies that highlight the players’ agility, precision, and strength.
Google Doodle: Honouring Wheelchair Tennis
In honor of wheelchair tennis’ successes and importance at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, Google has produced this unique Doodle that highlights this thrilling sport. The Doodle, which shows the Paralympic birds participating in wheelchair tennis, has colourful and energetic artwork that perfectly conveys the spirit of the sport.
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