Agito !

Meet the three agitos, the symbol of the Paralympics.
Agito is Latin for "I move" or "Spirit in Motion"

As we say goodbye to the biggest Paralympic Games in history, we are left with smiles, cheer, tears and the power of the human being of overcoming anything and everything life throws our way.

The will to turn something tragical into something magical and to set an example to the world, that you can do everything you set your mind to and that impossible is just a word.

The Olympic games itself already showed us how far we can actually go when there’s an inner will, but for me, personally, there was something even more special about the Paralympics. Each and every athlete had a life story, some were born with disabilities, others faced our worst nightmares situations and they all rose above it.

They all have an extra inch of strengh to go all the miles they need, to climb every mountain and break any cliche – prejudice – thinking that is around. I got the chance to meet athletes from all over the world volunteering at the Vancouver Olympic Village and this has enlarged my mind in many ways.

I am proud to have been part of this dream and to have cheered for everyone, with no discrimination. I believe during this two weeks of games the whole population opened their eyes to the inclusive, to the different, to the acceptance of it all, it was amazing to be there for the cheering and the crowded stadiums and to be one with everyone, cheering for one nation without judging the disabilities but instead being amazed of what them can do with it.

Congratulations to all the Paralympic Athletes to have the courage of raising above all the ashes and shine on our lives, you all inspired me to more.