About Abilympics
Abilympics Ability and Olympics
The name Abilympics combines “Abilities” and “Olympics,” reflecting the idea of an international celebration of professional skills and abilities. The first International Abilympics was held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1981, commemorating the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. The second edition took place in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1985, followed by Hong Kong (1989), Perth (1995), Prague (2000), New Delhi (2003), Shizuoka (2007), Seoul (2011), Bordeaux (2016), and Metz, France (2023). The 11th International Abilympics is scheduled to take place in Helsinki, Finland, in 2027.
The Abilympics bring together competitors with disabilities from around the world to demonstrate professional expertise across a wide range of vocational skills, including ICT, industry and technology, crafts and creative skills, food and hospitality, and personal and professional services. The competitions have evolved over the years to reflect new technologies, occupations and emerging professional skills.
Hosts Abilympics
Since 1995, the International Abilympics have been held in Perth, Australia (1995), Prague, Czech Republic (2000), New Delhi, India (2003), Shizuoka, Japan (2007), Seoul, South Korea (2011), Bordeaux, France (2016), and Metz, France (2023). The 10th edition, originally planned for Moscow, was relocated to France, while the 11th International Abilympics will be held in Helsinki, Finland, in May 2027.
Regional Professional Skills Championships professional skill
Regional Abilympics championships provide opportunities for people with disabilities to demonstrate and develop their professional skills in a competitive environment.
Competitions are organized across a wide range of vocational fields, including ICT, crafts, industry, hospitality, healthcare, creative skills and professional services. Participants may include school students, vocational education students and experienced professionals, depending on the regulations of each championship.
Regional competitions also offer career guidance, workshops, exhibitions and professional development activities, helping participants gain recognition for their abilities and build pathways toward education and employment.
Outstanding competitors may have the opportunity to progress to national Abilympics championships and, where eligible, to international competitions.
Abilympics 2020
The first qualifying rounds took place today. The championship was opened by the competencies "Adaptive physical culture" and "Software development".
?♂️ "Adaptive physical culture" is one of the most competencies this year, 53 people have applied for participation in the qualifying round. A specialist in this area can work as an adaptive physical education teacher, an instructor in therapeutic gymnastics, a sports coach, a valeologist or a massage therapist.
?? The popularity of the software development competence at the Championship is growing along with the demand for the profession of a programmer. This year, the contestants will develop a data management system for all participants "Abilympix", which will be used by the organizers in the future.
Tomorrow, participants in the skills “Web design”, “Confectionery business”, “Cookery business”, “Floristics”, “Jewelery business”, “Masseur” will join the fight for reaching the finals of the Moscow championship Abilympix-2020.
Follow the Championship news on the website http://abilympics.moscow/ and cheer for the participants!
about Abilympics
Abilympics
NAAI
NAAI primarily organises vocational skill competitions to discover and nurture the talent of persons with disabilities and create awareness in the society at large about their productive skills. The headquarters of NAAI are located at Sarthak Educational Trust, Mohammadpur, Near Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
Abilympics
Malaysia
The Abilympics is a special event, named because it is an Olympics of abilities. It was first held in Tokyo in 1981, to commemorate the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. The second Abilympics was held in Colombia in 1985. The third Abilympics in Hong Kong also led to the establishment of the International Abilympic Federation. The Abilympics are usually held once every 5 years, though the gap has previously varied between 3 – 6 years.
Abilympics
WA
Abilympics (Olympics of Abilities) are vocational skills competitions specifically designed for persons with disabilities to enable them to expose their unique talents.
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Under the current circumstances, where a low birth rate and an aging population are leading to full-scale depopulation, it is essential that all people who have the desire and ability to work, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, exercise their abilities for their entire life in order to maintain the vitality of our economy and society.
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Next Abilympics
Abilympics 2021 In Moscow Russia - 26 May
Frequently Asked Questions
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How are competitors selected for the International competitions? ?
Prior to each international competition Abilympics selects up to two competitors for each skill area where there are suitable applicants. If there are more than two suitable applicants for the same skill area than Abilympics arranges an appropriate work skills competition to select the best two applicants.
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What support staff are there to assist ?
The Australian Abilympics team provides for the support needs of the competitors. This usually includes a State registered nurse and several people who are available to assist with transferring of people with mobility disabilities. The amount of support provided depends upon the need of the competitors for that particular competition.
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How can I apply to be a competitor ?
People with a disability who would like to be considered for the next International Abilympics competition are invited to post or e-mail Abilympics WA using the contact details on the Contact Us page.
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What are the requirements for competing ?
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old
- Hold a valid passport
- Must have a disability