Question

Athletes practice and train for many years to compete in the Paralympic Games. Paralympic athletes need to be dedicated, hard-working, and talented to make their Paralympic dreams come true. Create your own Paralympic champion ‘recipe’ and share your ideas with the class in about 200 words in a sports journal.

Answer 1

SPORTS JOURNAL - My Recipe for a Paralympic Champion

A Paralympic champion is made not by medals alone, but by courage, effort and character. Here is my recipe:

• Begin with one generous measure of self-belief: trust your abilities and dare to set a challenging goal.
• Add two cups of dedication: practise regularly, listen to your coach and keep improving, even when progress feels slow.
• Stir in patience and resilience. Every athlete faces setbacks; learn from them, recover and try again.
• Mix in teamwork and respect. Thank the people who support you, encourage your competitors and celebrate their achievements too.
• Season with discipline, honesty and a healthy lifestyle. Train safely, follow the rules and remember that fair play matters more than winning at any cost.
• Finally, add a generous spoonful of joy. Enjoy the sport and share your enthusiasm with others.

The Rome 1960 Games showed how sport could help athletes with physical impairments take part in society as well as compete. That spirit still matters. A true champion is not defined only by the medal earned, but by how they train, compete and treat others. Mix these qualities every day, and the result will be an athlete who inspires people on and off the field.