Historical Events tagged with "sports inclusion"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Supreme Court Allows Casey Martin to Use Golf Cart
Casey Martin, a disabled golfer, won a notable Supreme Court ruling allowing him to use a golf cart during professional tournaments. The case arose from Martin's struggle with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome, which severely limits his ability to walk. His appeal challenged the Professional Golfers' Association's stipulations that all players must walk the course, arguing it constituted discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Court ruled in Martin's favor, recognizing the importance of accessibility and inclusion in sports competitions.
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