Abstract
Olympism educates through examples and gives a chance to experience dedication, solidarity, tolerance, friendship and fair-play in connection with sport. One of the implicit aspects of sport is rivalry.
Behind the observable contests there are many other struggles - inner, not so apparent. Sport is about daily decision to persist, to overcome obstacles, to go towards dreams and goals.
That applies to athletes of all ages, genders and sports disciplines, athletes without and with disabilities. Sport for people with disabilities is becoming more and more significant due to the Paralympic movement and the Paralympic Games.
Currently the Paralympics and sport for people with disabilities are receiving more exposure via media coverage, which creates greater awareness. Also the role of sport psychology in disability sport is having still greater importance and is recognized as an inseparable part of elite sport.