Fencing in the Summer Paralympic Games: A Historical-Analytical Study of the Achievements of the Countries of the Participating Teams for the Period (1960–2024)

Authors

Jamal Sakran Hamza, University of Baghdad, College of Physical Education and Sport SciencesFollow
Saja Khaled Jassim Mohammed, University of Baghdad, College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences for GirlsFollow
Mohammed Ramadan Najm, University of Mosul, College of Physical Education and Sport SciencesFollow

Abstract

The Paralympic Games are one of the most important sporting events today, as they represent the other side of disability in the world, as “they are an embodiment of the human will and its ability to overcome challenges, and go beyond being just a sports competition to become a global platform that contributes to changing societal attitudes towards disability The purpose of the research is to conduct a historical and documentary analysis of the achievements of the national teams participating in the Paralympic fencing within the Summer Paralympic Games in the period from 1960 to 2024, the researchers used the descriptive-analytical approach to analyze the development of the participation of national teams and achievements. Historical data and medals are reviewed statistically.The researchers concluded that the sport of Paralympic fencing witnessed a clear shift in the balance of power, with European countries dominating the podiums in the early periods of the Paralympic Games, while new Asian powers (such as China and Hong Kong) were born to top the medal table in subsequent editions. 2- There is a strong relationship between countries to participate in the sequence in order to gain competitive experience and raise the technical level to reach achievement. The countries that achieved the highest medal rates were mostly the ones that participated with the largest number of players over the course of the tournaments, but the most important recommendations are: 1- Countries seeking to improve their technical skills should use comprehensive and sustainable strategies that include increasing government support, developing talent discovery programs, providing specialized training facilities, and benefiting from training models that Currently followed by the winning countries in the competitions.

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Hamza, Jamal Sakran; Mohammed, Saja Khaled Jassim; and Najm, Mohammed Ramadan (2025) "Fencing in the Summer Paralympic Games: A Historical-Analytical Study of the Achievements of the Countries of the Participating Teams for the Period (1960–2024)," Modern Sport: Vol. 24: Iss. 4, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.2091