This blog was started for all who are interested in creating a level playing field for individuals, family members, loved ones or parents of blind and visually impaired children or young adults through the sport of Judo.
Many Americans are unaware of the Paralympic Games not to be confused with “Special Olympics” where individuals with physical disadvantages can accel in life, career and most anything they set their minds to by participating and training in the sport of Judo.
There is a Foundation called the Blind Judo Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks out blind and visually impaired pre-teen, teenager and young adults introducing them to the sport of Judo.
Judo was introduced at the Olympics in 1964. As of this writing no American has won Gold at the Olympics. This is not true when it comes to the US Paralympic Judo Team. At the 2000 Games in Sydney, the US Paralympic Judo Team (blind and visually impaired athletes) won 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal. This might all change at the 2008 Games in Beijing by the sighted US Olympic Judo Team….only time will tell.
If you want to make a difference in a persons life that is blind or visually impaired learn more about The Blind Judo Foundation at www.blindjudofoundation.org.
January 15, 2008 at 2:29 am
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